Red Bird Of Paradise

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• Do you have any advice for removing an oleander? With an incredible root structure it can take a backhoe or something like it to remove a mature bush

COMMENTARY

• Red Bird Of Paradise
  • Vibrant color
  • Thrives with little water and maintenance
• Observing local landscaping during peak summer reveals which plants truly thrive in the heat
• Proper plant placement is crucial when removing drought tolerant plants can be labor intensive
• Snowbird residents can benefit from plants needing low maintenance and water

Texas Ranger/Sage & Tacomas

COMMENTARY

• Texas Ranger or Sage
  • Hearty desert plant that blooms in response to monsoon moisture
  • Excellent cover and habitat for local wildlife like quail and other birds
  • Drought tolerant
• Tecomas
  • Diverse colors include yellow and orange bells, bells of fire and lydia
  • Suitable for containers or ground planting
  • Range from dwarf to large shrubs
• Lavender
  • Good option for fragrant low growing plant
  • Hearty plant yet requires well-drained soil to prevent overwatering

Favorite Trees For Landscapes

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• What is your favorite lawn fertilizer for Bermuda summer lawns? Offer suggestions on pellet chicken manure and Ferti-lome lawn food

COMMENTARY

• Fertilization from May to September is ideal for sustaining Bermuda lawns
• Leaf curling on citrus trees is often caused by harmless thrips (insect)
• Discussion on favorite trees
  • Red Push Pistche and Chinese Elm are great shade trees
  • Live Oaks provide bird nesting and dense wood
  • Smaller trees like Texas Ebony for dense foliage
  • Mulberry offers delicious fruits