
Plant of the Week 09/06/19
Desert Sweet Fernbush
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Zone 4-9 Clusters of white, fragrant flowers cover this beautiful native shrub from early to mid-summer. Finely textured, fern like foliage add to the uniqueness of this semi-evergreen shrub. The sweet smelling flowers attracts both bees and butterflies. The flowers change into bronze seed pods that help keep this shrubs interest into winter months. Plant in full sun and water regularly until the shrub is established. Can tol

Planning Out Your Big Plants
Happy September from Desert Rose! In this month's blog we will be reviewing the importance of proper plant placement with regards to how big the plants will grow over the next 5 years. Gardeners can run the risk of overcrowding your plants and not letting the plant reach their full potential if their mature growth size is not taken into account when planting. With a little knowledge, you can prevent your yard from turning into a jungle. When shopping for greenery, most plants

Transformation Tuesday 09/03/19
Our client wanted their driveway defined with a moss rock border and wanted something done to make the house look finished and welcoming. We started trenching the area where the moss rock border was going to go and began placing and cutting the moss rock to fit the curved driveway. Once that was done we focused on smoothing out the drainage canal so we can turn it into a dry river bed. Next, we planted two Russian Sage and two Chamisas to create a beautiful purple and golden