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🌿 Discover the Charm of Oxalis! 🌿 #Meet Oxalis, the charming plant known for its clover-like leaves and vibrant, #colorful blooms! 🌸 With varieties ranging from the striking purple shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) to cheerful yellow oxalis, these plants are perfect for brightening up any garden or indoor space. #Care: Low-maintenance, but avoid overwatering. #Growth: Ideal for well-drained soil and moderate sunlight. Some species can go dormant and return seasonally. #Appearance: Clover-shaped #habitat leaves with delightful #flowers in white, yellow, pink, or purple.

Want to make a real impact on your local environment? 🌱 Start with native plants! They're not just beautiful; they're crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Native plants provide essential food and shelter for local wildlife, such as important insects, and help prevent soil erosion. But here's the thing: some non-native plants can throw off the natural balance. They might look nice, but they can be like uninvited guests at a party, taking over and not giving back. So, what can you do? Choose native plants for your garden! And while you're embracing the local vibe, why not add a touch of American craftsmanship to your home with our unique metal art? 🇺🇸 We have some beautiful new yard stakes to add some fun to the outdoor space! Share your thoughts on native plants, or visit our website to find that perfect piece of metal art for your garden! #NativePlants #EcoFriendly #MetalArt

Nature's Masterpieces: Unveiling the Prettiest Trees through the Year by Ken Lain, Watters Garden Center, Owner November - Aristocrat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Vigorous and upright with a dominant central trunk, it's excellent for lining streets and drives or as a specimen for smaller spaces. It adapts to a wide range of soils, including heavy mountain clays. Bridal-white flowers in spring, disease-resistant glossy green leaves with a unique wavy edge, and it is the last tree that turns red in autumn. December—Fat Albert Spruce (Picea pungens) is a superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. It is an outstanding landscape specimen. It is a slow grower that can become quite large over time. It is the only choice for use as a living Christmas tree through the holidays! This is not an exhaustive list, but it allows a starting point for your landscape. Prescott Insider Tip—For those lucky enough to have second homes in Prescott and use them to escape the summer heat or winter cold, I have an insider tip. When your mountain home is a way to escape the desert heat, focus on trees that look their best in the months you will be staying in your summer home. Likewise, when Prescott is your winter home away from the cold of Idaho or Alaska, focus on those trees that bring enjoyment in the winter months. For those who live here year-round, a more balanced approach is best. It would be worthwhile visiting the garden center and touring the trees so you can pick your favorites. To Read the Entire Blog Post Tap or Click on the Link Below https://ow.ly/Ni0u50SGBCl #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #WattersGardenCenterAZ, #kedj, #trees

Celebrate Spring's Arrival with a Burst of Vibrant Flowers! As the days lengthen and the sun warms the earth, nature awakens in a riot of color. Vibrant spring flowers erupt from their winter slumber, carpeting meadows, gracing gardens, and filling the air with sweet fragrance. These stunning blooms are more than just beautiful additions to the landscape, they're vital players in the ecosystem, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies that ensure a bountiful harvest. Beyond their beauty, vibrant spring flowers offer a powerful dose of inspiration: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal: Spring flowers emerge after the quiet stillness of winter, signifying a time of growth, fresh starts, and new beginnings. A Reminder to Embrace Change: The fleeting nature of spring blooms teaches us to appreciate the impermanence of things and savor the beauty of the present moment. A Source of Creativity and Joy: The explosion of color and life associated with spring flowers can spark creativity, boost our mood, and leave us feeling rejuvenated. Incorporate the magic of spring flowers into your life: Liven Up Your Workspace: Surround yourself with vibrant blooms in your office or workspace to promote a sense of calm and inspire productivity. Send the Gift of Spring: A bouquet of vibrant spring flowers brightens someone's day and expresses feelings of gratitude, appreciation, or congratulations. Connect with Nature: Take a walk in a park or botanical garden to immerse yourself in the beauty of spring flowers and reconnect with the natural world. By cherishing the vibrant tapestry of spring flowers, we celebrate the resilience of life and embrace the promise of a flourishing season ahead. #spring #springflowers #vibrantflowers #nature #gardening #ecology #sustainability #wellbeing #inspiration #creativity #hope #renewal #newbeginnings #natsary

Nature's Masterpieces: Unveiling the Prettiest Trees through the Year by Ken Lain, Watters Garden Center, Owner November - Aristocrat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Vigorous and upright with a dominant central trunk, it's excellent for lining streets and drives or as a specimen for smaller spaces. It adapts to a wide range of soils, including heavy mountain clays. Bridal-white flowers in spring, disease-resistant glossy green leaves with a unique wavy edge, and it is the last tree that turns red in autumn. December—Fat Albert Spruce (Picea pungens) is a superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. It is an outstanding landscape specimen. It is a slow grower that can become quite large over time. It is the only choice for use as a living Christmas tree through the holidays! This is not an exhaustive list, but it allows a starting point for your landscape. Prescott Insider Tip—For those lucky enough to have second homes in Prescott and use them to escape the summer heat or winter cold, I have an insider tip. When your mountain home is a way to escape the desert heat, focus on trees that look their best in the months you will be staying in your summer home. Likewise, when Prescott is your winter home away from the cold of Idaho or Alaska, focus on those trees that bring enjoyment in the winter months. For those who live here year-round, a more balanced approach is best. It would be worthwhile visiting the garden center and touring the trees so you can pick your favorites. To Read the Entire Blog Post Tap or Click on the Link Below https://ow.ly/Ni0u50SGBCl #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #WattersGardenCenterAZ, #kedj, #trees

🌱 Did you know? Pruning isn't just about trimming branches—it's a delicate art that promotes growth, health, and beauty in your trees and plants! Learn more about the magic of pruning with Del's Landscape & Tree Services. #PruningWisdom #GrowthAndBeauty #DelLandscape

I love plants with big leaves. Nothing is more dramatic than enormous tropical foliage. One of the species we grow that always makes people stop and stare is Philodendron warszewiczii (war-zeh-wick-zee-eye), an amazing species, with incredibly lacy, divided leaves. One of the lesser-known Philodendrons, its individual leaves can reach 3-4' long and are held out from the trunk on long petioles. The trunk itself is amazingly thick, with a 6-10” diameter or even more in its native habitat. Being a terrestrial variety, it will ramble along the ground, but given the chance it will climb up a tree or rock. (They have climbed to the roof of our shade house on multiple poles!) As the plant ages, the emerging foliage becomes increasingly lacy, growing in beauty as it increases in size. Highly tropical, it will often drop most of its leaves during dry periods, regrowing them when the season is right. It does best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and filtered light. Use it in the tropical landscape, in containers, or in brightly lit interiors. I love this plant for the texture and the ultimate size of it, and in mass it is just incredible. Ready now in 7-gallon pots. www.gardenind.com Instagram @mr_plant_man #plants #flowers #garden #landscape #nursery #tropical #landscapedesign #gardenlife #florida #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram #flowersofinstagram #botanical #tropicalplants #monsteramonday #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantclub #foliage #aroids #aroidaddicts #philodendron #philodendronfriday #monstera #Philodendronwarszewiczii #nosmallplantshere #iloveplants

**Ceiba speciosa**, commonly known as the Silk Floss Tree, is a species of deciduous tree native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is well-known for its striking appearance and unique features: 1. **Trunk**: The tree has a thick, bottle-shaped trunk covered with sharp, conical spines. The trunk's shape helps it store water during dry periods. 2. **Flowers**: The Silk Floss Tree produces large, showy flowers that range in color from pale pink to deep magenta, with five petals that spread out in a star shape. The flowers usually bloom in the fall when the tree is leafless, making them even more noticeable. 3. **Fruits**: After flowering, the tree produces large, woody seed pods that contain a fluffy, cotton-like substance (similar to kapok) used for stuffing pillows and other items. The seeds are also found within these pods. 4. **Leaves**: The leaves are palmate, with five to seven leaflets per leaf, giving them a star-like appearance. The Silk Floss Tree is often planted as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens due to its striking appearance and colorful flowers. It can grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) tall and has a spread of about the same size. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it does require a warm climate to thrive.

Amid the scorching sun’s relentless glare, there lies an unsung hero quietly nestled over the depths of our gardens. Enter: shade netting—the guardian of chlorophyll-filled treasures. Our verdant allies stretch towards the heavens, seeking not just the sun's embrace but a respite from its blinding intensity. Shade cloth for plants, an innovation borne of necessity, stands as the arbiter between life-giving light and wilting defeat. It's no mere fabric; it's a carefully engineered safe harbor that diffuses light, tempers the heat, and cradles our sensitive flora against the harsh crescendos of a midsummer day. Data unfolds its merits in whispers of lowered temperatures and reduced water loss, tales of guarded blossoms and heightened yields. The proof? It’s woven into every square inch of this protective canopy. As you stroll amidst your industrial greenhouses or survey your backyard sanctuaries, take a moment. Observe the delicate dance of leaves under the shade cloth’s serene skies. This is more than agricultural advancement; it's a pact with nature, honoring the balance between human endeavor and ecological sensitivity. Consider this your call to arms, or rather, a call to gardens. Let us be advocates for a method that not only promises but delivers a sanctuary for your greens. With shade netting, every plant is bestowed a champion's armor, every gardener an orchestrator of harmony between sun and shade. So, to my fellow green-thumbed visionaries, I ask: why merely plant when you can protect, nurture, and flourish? Why accept the rules of the relentless sun when you can rewrite them? Engage with shade netting, embrace the drama of life in a gentler light, and watch your garden—your living, breathing canvas—thrive. #ShadeNetting #GardeningInnovation #PlantProtection #GreenThumbsUp