

Phil's Favorite 11/24/2017
Creeping mahonia (Mahonia Repens) Zone 5-9: Low, spreading form displays bright yellow flowers followed by blue-black fruit clusters....


Transformation Tuesday 11/21/2017
Part II of last week's project for Transformation Tuesday! In addition to the flagstone patio and flowerbeds, we installed a water...
Question of The Week 11/18/2017
It's Fall maintenance time! Q: How do I know what's dead on plants and in particular, on Virginia creeper for fall pruning? A: Best thing...


Phil's Favorite 11/17/2017
Careful with this week's Phil's Favorite: English Ivy (Hedera Helix) (Zone 4-10) - Great shade-loving ground cover and vine. It is fast...


Transformation Tuesday 11/14/2017
Another large project by Desert Rose Landscape. We had a garden that had been neglected for a number of years. After removing old and...


Phil's Favorite 11/10/2017
Quaking Aspen (Populus Tremeloides) Works best above 7000ft, although they do somewhat well in the city of Santa Fe. Likes moist, rich...


Transformation Tuesday 11/07/2017
Our client was doing a remodel on the house and wanted an intimate courtyard to relax in the evening. After adding a raised flower bed...
Question of The Week 11/04/2017
A great question as we are heading into the cold winter season. Q: I am thinking of planting pots for winter interest. What do you...


Phil's Favorite 11/03/2017
Gro-Low Sumac (Rhus aromatic) (Zone 4-9) - Awesome groundcover that can get up to 3’ high and 8’ wide for covering flat or sloped areas....


How To Get Ready For The Fall
Many people think that landscaping requires zero maintenance during the colder months, but the truth is that not all plants go dormant...