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We are excited to bring you the latest updates and events from Civano Growers. Stay informed about their newest plant introductions, and general know-how from Certified Arborists and garden experts. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of plants that thrive in the urban southwest and see how Civano Growers is pioneering the future of cultivated native plants.
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Mastering Low-Maintenance Screening Plants for Southwest Landscapes
Learn how low-maintenance screening plants create sustainable privacy solutions for Southwest landscapes. Compare top performers for windbreaks, backdrops and boundaries.
Shawna Coronado
Oct 137 min read
Making Statements: Strategic Southwest Accent Plants for Dynamic Landscapes
Discover how Southwest accent plants create powerful spatial definition in landscape design. Learn to use architectural specimens for focal points.
Shawna Coronado
Sep 296 min read
Timeless Elegance: Why 'Joan Lionetti' Oak Belongs in Your Desert Landscape Design
Discover how Joan Lionetti Oak transforms desert landscapes with majestic shade, exceptional drought tolerance, and timeless elegance for sophisticated Southwest designs.
Shawna Coronado
Sep 158 min read
Add a Pop of Red: Stoplights Hesperaloe for Dramatic Desert Garden Designs
Learn how Stoplights Hesperaloe transforms desert gardens with vibrant red blooms, exceptional durability, and striking architectural presence for landscape professionals.
Shawna Coronado
Sep 87 min read
Lush, Tough, and Unstoppable: Why Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo Should Be Your Landscape Star
Learn why Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo shines in landscapes, offering dense growth, drought hardiness, and striking beauty for Southwest and Western gardens.
Shawna Coronado
Aug 254 min read
Designing with Little Giant Hesperaloe: Big Impact, Small Footprint
Discover the beauty and versatility of Little Giant Hesperaloe in landscape design. Make a big impact with a small footprint using this desert gem!
Shawna Coronado
Aug 115 min read
Seedless Desert Trees for Landscapes: Why 'Sweet Bubba' Desert Willow Creates the Perfect Mess-Free Design
Discover how seedless desert trees for landscapes like 'Sweet Bubba' Desert Willow can transform Southwest designs with beautiful blooms and
Shawna Coronado
Jul 286 min read
Desert Landscapes with Butterfly-Attracting Plants for the Desert: Spotlight on 'Butterfly Magic' Asclepias
Discover how 'Butterfly Magic' Asclepias transforms landscapes with striking form and vibrant blooms—an ideal butterfly-attracting plant for
Shawna Coronado
Jul 146 min read
Mexicali Rose Calliandra: The Wildlife-Friendly Flowering Shrub That Transforms Desert Landscapes
Learn how 'Mexicali Rose' Calliandra transforms landscapes with stunning pink blooms. Learn why this wildlife-friendly flowering shrub...
Shawna Coronado
Jun 307 min read
Transform Your Desert Landscape with San Antonio Rose: The Ultimate Pink Flowering Shrub for the Desert
San Antonio Rose Leucophyllum, the premier pink flowering shrub for the desert that transforms arid landscapes with vibrant blooms
Shawna Coronado
Jun 166 min read
'Emerald Ice' Dodonaea: The Perfect Evergreen Shrub for Southwest Climates
Why 'Emerald Ice' Dodonaea is one of the best evergreen shrubs for Southwest climates, with glossy foliage, cold hardiness, and versatile sc
Shawna Coronado
May 208 min read
Turn Up the Heat: 'Red Hot' Tecoma Among Best Red Flowering Plants for Desert Gardens
Discover how to use Tecoma 'Red Hot' in desert garden designs—this vibrant red flowering plant brings dramatic color while thriving in arid
Shawna Coronado
May 66 min read
Mastering Desert Design: How 'Microburst' Leucophyllum Revolutionizes Small Flowering Shrubs for Desert Landscapes
Learn how 'Microburst' Leucophyllum transforms desert design with vibrant blooms and compact form—the perfect small flowering shrub for wate
Shawna Coronado
Apr 226 min read
Monarch Magnet Asclepias: A Must-Have Pollinator Plant for Desert Gardens
Learn why Asclepias linaria ‘Monarch Magnet’ is an essential pollinator plant for desert gardens.
Shawna Coronado
Apr 84 min read
Yellow Flowering Shrubs: Add ‘Butterbloom’ Ericameria laricifolia to Your Desert Landscape Designs
Discover the beauty of yellow flowering shrubs with ‘Butterbloom’ Ericameria. A pollinator-friendly drought-tolerant choice for the desert.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 254 min read
An Upright Succulent: How to Landscape with 'Chilly Willy' Pedilanthus Macrocarpus
Learn how to landscape with 'Chilly Willy' Pedilanthus macrocarpus—an upright, low-maintenance succulent perfect for Southwest gardens.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 115 min read
Grow with 'Bubba Jones' Desert Willow: A Stunning Flowering Tree for Southwest Landscapes
Grow with 'Bubba Jones' Desert Willow for stunning flowers and vibrant color. Learn planting, care, and design tips .
Shawna Coronado
Feb 256 min read
Landscape with 'Purple Rain' Leucophyllum: Purple Power for Desert Gardens
Create a vibrant landscape with 'Purple Rain' Leucophyllum x laevigatum, showcasing lush purple blooms.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 113 min read
Landscape with the Sunshine: Designing with Little Miss Sunshine Hesperaloe Parviflora
Brighten your landscape with Little Miss Sunshine Hesperaloe parviflora. This vibrant, low-maintenance plant adds color and beauty to desert
Shawna Coronado
Jan 255 min read
Little but Mighty: Designing with the Low-Water Leucophyllum Langmaniae 'Little Lynn'
Discover how Leucophyllum 'Little Lynn' enhances desert landscapes with its compact form, low-water needs, and versatility for borders.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 215 min read
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