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Bougainvillea Winter Care Tips; Plus Answers To Your Questions
Bougainvillea is one of those plants that is unforgettable. You don’t want to miss this one when it's in full bloom—the …
Let’s Go On A Tour Of My Container Plants. Merry Christmas!
Another year is drawing to an end and you know what that means here at Joy Us garden—another garden tour is coming up. …
Things You Need to Know About Bougainvillea Plant Care
Bougainvillea is one of those plants that you just have to see to believe. With its gorgeous flowers and bold shape, you …
Air Plant Care In A Dry Climate
Air plants have been a hot ticket for more than 15 years and are showing no signs of slowing down in popularity. They …
How Bougainvillea Comes Back After A Freeze
Have you ever wondered if and how bougainvillea would come back after a freeze? I found out first hand the answer to …
Planting Bougainvillea in Pots: The Mix to Use & the Key Thing to Know
Bougainvillea is quite a popular topic on this blog. I've done multiple posts and videos on all aspects of growing it. …
Repotting Portulacaria Afra (Elephant Bush): A Beautiful Hanging Succulent
My once-thriving Spider Plant, hanging in a bright yellow pot near the front door, was looking stressed and in need of …
Ponytail Palm Care Outdoors: Answering Questions
I've grown Ponytail Palms outdoors in 2 very different climates for years now. Both with mild winters but that's where …
How Often Should You Water Succulents?
Oh succulents; how their popularity marches on and on! They come in a wide range of sizes, forms, colors and shapes …
Bougainvillea After Hard Freeze Damage, Part 2
I did a post and video about bougainvillea after a hard freeze, part 1 and as promised, this is a follow-up about a …
How Much Sun Do Succulents Need?
I love succulents just as much as the next plant obsessed person. They're fascinating, colorful, easy to care for, and …
Bougainvillea After A Hard Freeze, Part 1
I live in Tucson Arizona, which is USDA hardiness zone 9b and this past winter was cold (for us anyway!). A few nights …
Succulent and Cactus Soil Mix For Pots: A Recipe To Make Your Own
Do you plant succulents and cacti on the regular like me? Have you ever wanted to make you own mix? I always have some …
How To Make An Indoor Cactus Garden
Roses and orchids are extremely popular but right up there with them is the cactus. These spiny bizarre plants are just …
Pruning 2 Different Types Of Lantana In Spring
Here, you'll learn all about pruning lantana, how to do it and what you need to know, in late winter/early …
Repotting A Euphorbia Trigona: The Mix To Use & a Good Trick To Know
My Euphorbia trigona rubra was growing like a weed and needed a bigger base to keep it in proportion. It's not that the …
Aeonium Arboreum Care Made Simple
Time to serve up more succulent love. This go round it's those fascinating rosette forming aeoniums which I grew lots of …
How to Garden on a Budget
Around here, Nell and I enjoy gardening - both indoors and outdoors. We know that some of you would love to know how you …
How To Care For Bougainvillea In Winter
For an extravaganza of color 8 months out of year, I think it's hard to compete with bougainvillea. It stops blooming …
Merry Christmas! Take A Tour Of My Container Plants In The Desert.
2018 is winding down and I always like to do an easy post to wrap up the year. Let's put a bow on it, sit back and toast …