Fall is just around the corner and for gardeners in the southwestern US, it is a great time to think about planting perennial, flowering shrubs. This is also a great time to plan out your landscape for next year, including preparing for more drought! Benefits of planting in autumn is a little extra free water Read More…
Category: trees
Acacia tree is blooming
Here are a few photos of my acacia. Acacia trees can grow up to 20 feet tall. I planted mine because it is drought tolerant, will cover the back fence (and my neighbor) and they bloom! Beautiful giant yellow flowers. I have heavy clay, alkaline soil and no water. So I was looking for something Read More…
Plant Profile: Bay Laurel Herb Of The Gods
Bay laurel, or laurus nobilis is a drought tolerant perennial tree native to the Mediterranean region. The fragrant, leathery leaves are dried for use as a cooking herb and in the pantry. Other names for this aromatic plant with deep green leaves are Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel or Roman Laurel. Mature Grecian Laurel trees flower Read More…
Liquid Amber Tree Brings Autumn to Los Angeles
I went in search of some leaves changing color for my LA blog just to prove we have Fall in Los Angeles. I knew I could rely on our Liquid Amber trees for a little fall color on this first day of Autumn. In LA Liquidambar styraciflua are used as street trees and a whole Read More…