Green Valley Gardeners: Protect your plants from winter chill
Winter’s low desert temperatures often last only hours before the day’s sun warms the clear air. However, there can also be a few — mostly short — cold nighttime surprises
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Winter’s low desert temperatures often last only hours before the day’s sun warms the clear air. However, there can also be a few — mostly short — cold nighttime surprises
By now, many gardeners have tired of covering and uncovering outdoor plants to protect them from the cold. A few cold-sensitive plants and trees are looking a bit unhappy with
With thick, glossy leaves of pale blue-gray, deep green or almost white, aloes are among the most beautiful succulents for desert gardens. For additional interest, they produce winter flowers in
From a family of more than 350 varieties, aloes are available in many colors, sizes, and shapes. With rosettes of thick leaves and showy flower clusters in January and February,
Using native or desert-adapted plants can still provide a colorful, picturesque winter landscape. With careful selection, seasonal visitors can create vivid plant combinations that sparkle in the crisp winter air.