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Dormant Plants killed by frost

What Happens when Plants are Dormant

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to the four seasons of Northern Arizona: Autumn is a time of intense transition in the yard. Leaves fall off deciduous trees,...

What Happens when Plants are Dormant

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to the four seasons of Northern Arizona: Autumn is a time of intense transition in the yard. Leaves fall off deciduous trees,...

Japenese Yew growing in beds along the side of a house

How to Grow Evergreen Yew Shrub

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Yews, Taxus, plants are conifers, so they produce cones, along with red berries. They feature evergreen needles in two primary forms, a spreading shrub...

How to Grow Evergreen Yew Shrub

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Yews, Taxus, plants are conifers, so they produce cones, along with red berries. They feature evergreen needles in two primary forms, a spreading shrub...

Winter Gem Boxwood shrubs planted down the drive

How to Grow Evergreen Boxwood Shrub

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Winter Gem Boxwood The Buxus genus includes about 70 species of slow-growing broadleaf evergreens. Most varieties used in mountain landscaping are dwarf varieties. These...

How to Grow Evergreen Boxwood Shrub

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Winter Gem Boxwood The Buxus genus includes about 70 species of slow-growing broadleaf evergreens. Most varieties used in mountain landscaping are dwarf varieties. These...

Cotoneaster shrub Close up of Berries

How to Grow Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster lacteus, is a graceful arching shrub perfect for natural, low-maintenance landscapes. Plants grow quickly to head height with an...

How to Grow Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster lacteus, is a graceful arching shrub perfect for natural, low-maintenance landscapes. Plants grow quickly to head height with an...

Mint Julep Shrub in planted in the landscape

How to Grow Mint Julip Juniper

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This updated Chinese Juniper has brilliant mint green foliage displayed over an arching form. One of the most constant shrubs in the mountain landscape...

How to Grow Mint Julip Juniper

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This updated Chinese Juniper has brilliant mint green foliage displayed over an arching form. One of the most constant shrubs in the mountain landscape...

Alligator Juniper Bark

How to Grow Alligator Juniper

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Native to Arizona, the Alligator Juniper, Juniperus deppeana, is characterized by unique cracked bark that resembles alligator skin. Alligator and its native cousin, the...

How to Grow Alligator Juniper

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Native to Arizona, the Alligator Juniper, Juniperus deppeana, is characterized by unique cracked bark that resembles alligator skin. Alligator and its native cousin, the...