Plant Care

Opuntia species are the second largest genus of cacti. Not all of them have a prickly demeanor. All of them are very adaptable, many are quite cold hardy, and they are all easy to grow, fun to collect and design with whether in-ground or for container gardens.

Easy to grow, consistently available, alluring plants that hummingbirds can't resist. Plants can provide nectar, insect food, shelter for nesting or provide a prized perch for territorial lookout post. Here are some great suggestions...

Agaves, cacti, and succulents are generally heat & drought tolerant, however, new and immature plants can still develop stress symptoms such as sunburn, sunscald or discolorations if you are not careful. In this blog we offer you some valuable tips and techniques we’ve learned ourselves by trial and error.

Agaves are some of the most adaptable and easy to grow succulents. They can complete a garden or collection, but knowing where they come from, how they grow and what size different varieties can achieve can be a huge help, especially for designers.

The following instructions and tips will help you properly transition and acclimate your new plants to their new home and your garden. To prevent stress on your new plant and potential transplant shock, follow these simple steps...

Wow! It was hot this summer. We broke several summer weather records. Sure seems like our long-standing weather patterns are shifting. Living in the Sonoran Desert is getting more extreme. Will this continue? How is it where you live? Was your weather normal?

Many Agaves, cacti, yuccas and some succulents can be bare rooted prior to shipping with little to no stress on the plant. How they are handled and replanted after arrival will determine how successful they grow and perform long-term. Here are some helpful instructions, tips and notes.

Many cacti, yuccas and some succulents can be bare rooted prior to shipping with little to no stress. However, how they are handled, replanted and cared for after arrival will determine how successful they grow and perform long-term.

Soil Matters, no matter what type of plants you are considering, but for cacti, Agave sp., Yucca sp. and succulents soil drainage and conditioning is a critical aspect for their success. Read this guide to know how and what to do to improve your soil before you plant.

This guide provides valuable information to help you make good design decisions. Planting the right plants in the right spot in will help you acheive success with your water-wise plants.

Proper planting is not difficult, but it is extremely important to ensure your plants get off to the right start. 4 basic planting steps to help you, help your plants.