Southwest

Looking for garden tips specific for the Southwest? Our Garden Guru, Jenny Peterson is here to help! Make sure to follow her monthly blog posts which will provide helpful information to be successful in your garden. Please note that the Southwest region includes: Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Recent Posts:

Introducing Jenny Peterson - Southwest Garden Guru

Jenny Peterson

10 weeks 2 days ago

Greetings from the hot and humid land of Austin, Texas! I’m Jenny Peterson, an Austin-based landscape designer and freelance writer—that’s Zone 8a, where we can see 105 temps in the summer and occasional snow and ice in the winter.

Winter in the Southwest: Gorgeous Grasses

Jenny Peterson

5 weeks 2 days ago

No matter where you live, winter is a slower time in the garden. Even though we’re able to garden nearly year-round, most of our plants are dormant during the colder months, preserving their energy for the spring explosion of growth and color. But does that mean your winter garden is drab and ho-hum? Not if you plan it correctly!

The Great Outdoors

Jenny Peterson

1 week 2 days ago

There are several nurseries in my area that I frequent when I go on plant-buying expeditions. In fact, I’ve been known to make three different nursery stops in one day! But my favorite nursery for buying Proven Winners plants is The Great Outdoors here in Austin, Texas.