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Desert Gardening

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Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Houseplants, Pruning · 05/01/2020

Desert Rose Pruning: How I Prune My Adenium

My Adenium was getting long and leggy. I have a few Desert Rose pruning tips to share! Pruning desert rose brings on new …

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Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Trees + Shrubs, Vines + Climbing Plants · 01/22/2020

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 …

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Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Succulents · 12/21/2019

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. …

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Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Trees + Shrubs, Vines + Climbing Plants · 12/18/2019

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 …

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a tillandsia xerographica air plant in a ceramic dish sits on a white shelf

Air Plants, Blog, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplants · 11/24/2019

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 …

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close up of deep pink bougainvillea barbara karst flowers

Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Vines + Climbing Plants · 11/13/2019

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 …

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a red bougainvillea in full bloom grows in a light blue ceramic pot the text reads planting bougainvillea in pots

Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Repotting, Trees + Shrubs · 10/19/2019

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. …

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a variegated elephant bush portulacaria afra trails over a bright yellow pot

Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Repotting, Succulents · 09/18/2019

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 …

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a collage with 2 ponytail palms beaucarnea recurvatas growing outdoors the text in the middle reads ponytail palm care outdoors

Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Succulents, Trees + Shrubs · 09/10/2019

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 …

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Blog, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Houseplants, Succulents · 08/24/2019

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 …

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bougainvillea barbara karst in bloom after being pruned winter freeze damage

Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Vines + Climbing Plants · 06/22/2019

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 …

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Nell Foster with joy us garden holding a succulent in a terra cotta pot with another succulent behind her

Aloe Vera, Blog, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Houseplants, Succulents · 05/22/2019

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 …

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3 thin bougainvilleas grow against a white house in early spring

Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Pruning, Vines + Climbing Plants · 05/01/2019

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 …

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4 succulents surround 2 pots filled with diy succulent & cactus mix

Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplants, Repotting, Succulents · 04/17/2019

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 …

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Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, DIY, Succulents · 03/24/2019

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 …

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close up of a mixture of yellow, lavender & white low growing lantana

Blog, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Perennials, Pruning · 03/20/2019

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 …

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Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplants, Repotting, Succulents · 03/13/2019

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 …

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close up of large aeonium arboreums in a purple pot

Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Succulents · 03/06/2019

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 …

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close up of a blue salvia nemarosa woodland sage in full bloom

Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials · 01/26/2019

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 …

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close up of a beautiful rose-red bougainvillea in full bloom

Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Pruning, Vines + Climbing Plants · 01/19/2019

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 …

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Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Home Landscaping, Succulents · 12/18/2018

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 …

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