Southwestern Deserts
December, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Investing in Your Landscape Pays Off
Money does grow on trees, according to a new study from Michigan State University. Researchers conducted an experiment to determine the landscape components home buyers valued the most, and how...
A New Walkway De-Icer ThatÂs Safe for Plants
Winter is upon us. If you live in an area with frequent snow and ice storms, you know its a chore to keep the drive and walkways cleared and safe. One of the products often used is a commercial...
A Unique Gift for Gardeners: Personal UV Monitor
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the outdoorsy member of the family? How about his or her own personal UV monitor? With increased concern about the amount and intensity of skin exposure to...
New ÂBlushing Bride Hydrangea
Gardeners from the north to the south have enjoyed the beautiful Endless Summer® hydrangea since its release two years ago. This mophead hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer Endless...
In the Garden
Holiday Plantings
I started rounding up my holiday plants in November. No last-minute trips to the nursery for me this year. I love to fill the house with the color and fragrance of flowering plants.
Paper whites are my favorite holiday plant indulgence. The bulbs are...
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Resources
Web Finds
Native Plant Society of New Mexico If you want to connect with others who value native plants, visit the Native Plant Society of...
Favorite or New Plant
Ironwood tree Native to the Sonoran Desert, this majestic gray-barked tree ( Olneya tesota ) is extremely...
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Regional Reminders
- Taste Citrus
- Feed the Birds
- Buy Live Christmas Trees
- Water Winter Lawns
- Pull Winter Weeds
