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.

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Gimme Some Grape Punch, Please

Jenny Peterson

8 hours 2 min ago

I’m kind of a sucker for plants that look or sound delicious, and when a plant has a name like Superbells^® Grape Punch, I’m a goner.

New Grass Love

Jenny Peterson

5 weeks 2 days ago

Like all gardeners, I have my tried-and-true plants that I use in my garden as well as my clients’ gardens. I like them for several reasons—they perform well under our harsh growing conditions, provide season-spanning interest and require minimal care. They also tend to play well with others and know that if they dare run with scissors, they will not be invited back to my garden party.

Proven Winners + Proven Beauty = A Recipe for Success!

Jenny Peterson

10 weeks 5 hours ago

You know how some cooks are “recipe people” in the kitchen, while others are more intuitive and simply throw ingredients together? I’ve always been a recipe kind of girl. I’ve been using my mother’s chili recipe for years, but over time I’ve made it my own by adding a bottle of beer and some different spices.

The Great Outdoors

Jenny Peterson

13 weeks 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.

Winter in the Southwest: Gorgeous Grasses

Jenny Peterson

17 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!

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