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Plants that Beat the HeatPlants that Beat the Heat
Some plants not only tolerate, but THRIVE on the heat! Planting them in your garden can make your life easier and your summer much more enjoyable. Now you're thinking, oh, they are talking about cactus...
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Low-Care, Low-Water PerennialsLow-Care, Low-Water Perennials
Perennial plants that grow and flower in California gardens without fuss and special care are those beauties that are Mediterranean in origin or nature. These are plants that thrive in our heat,...
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Lavenders ExplainedLavenders Explained
There are more than thirteen types of lavenders and many more named lavender varieties which can sometimes be overwhelming. Here, Armstrong Garden Centers simplifies lavenders so that selecting those...
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Waterwise PlantsWaterwise Plants
Much of California has a “Mediterranean” climate, with minimal winter rains, hot, dry summers and autumns with hot, drying winds. The lack of winter frosts and imported water makes growing an extremely...
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High/Low - Like the Look? Here's the low-water version!High/Low - Like the...
Who says waterwise gardens have to look brittle, dry and colorless? Certainly not Armstrong! Here we offer low-water alternatives for popular plants. Combine these water-thrifty plants for any garden...
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Lush and Colorful Waterwise PlantsLush and Colorful Waterwise Plants
Low-water doesn’t have to be desert-like We’ve all seen well-meaning, but dreary, low-water landscapes. The only color is gray or gray-green, and plants look brittle and bone-dry. But waterwise gardens...
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High/Low - Like the Look? Here's the low-water version! Part 2High/Low - Like...
In the second installment of our high/low series, we offer more low-water alternatives for popular plants. Combine these water-thrifty plants for any garden look you want—California cottage, French...
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Stunningly Beautiful Waterwise GardensStunningly Beautiful Waterwise Gardens
For some inspiration on making a garden that beautiful and low-water check out the gallery below. Learn about other Waterwise Plants and Tips > Looking for ideas? Checkout our Pinterest page >
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Waterwise Lawn Grasses and Grass AlternativesWaterwise Lawn Grasses and Grass...
There are wonderful low-water alternatives to thirsty turf lawns. Only one or two of them look like typical lawns, however. But once they are established, you’ll begin to appreciate the seasonal change...
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Waterwise Gardening - Water Saving TipsWaterwise Gardening - Water Saving Tips
Don’t change your garden; change the way you water. Research shows that California’s residents use up to 50% more water than they need to maintain healthy, beautiful gardens. In fact, Armstrong Garden...
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Have a Beautiful Green Lawn with a Once-a-week WateringHave a Beautiful Green...
Our current drought is teaching homeowners something we should have learned long ago: we can have beautiful gardens and lawns using much less water. All it takes is attention to weather patterns and...
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Waterwise Gardening TipsWaterwise Gardening Tips
Tips and ideas to save water and still have a beautiful garden; get started right away with a few easy changes. Get more tips and ideas in our Waterwise section >
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Pasadena Waterwise GardenPasadena Waterwise Garden
At Armstrong Garden Centers, we are committed to helping our customers and neighboring gardening communities learn how to garden responsibly by creating waterwise landscapes that allow them to enjoy...
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15 Waterwise Flowering Plants15 Waterwise Flowering Plants
15 Colorful Waterwise Flower Favorites Say “waterwise plants” and an image of prickly cacti and spiky succulents often comes to mind. But low-water plants can be flowery, romantic and colorful, too....
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20 Waterwise Plants20 Waterwise Plants
No matter what style of garden you prefer, you can have a beautiful garden full of flowers that bloom throughout the year and are waterwise! Here are 20 of our favorite waterwise plants: Learn more...
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Waterwise Garden DesignWaterwise Garden Design
Full Sun Project Project time: 1 day Shopping List: 4 – Glazed pots 36 inch wide or bigger 4 – 3 gallon Phormium 2 – 1 gallon Verbena bonariensis 2 – 1 gallon Euphorbia 4 – 1 gallon Rudbeckia 10 – 4...
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Firescaping with Waterwise PlantsFirescaping with Waterwise Plants
Firescaping with Waterwise Plants “Vegetation will either lead a fire to a structure or stop it.” The Fire Risk in California When it comes to fire, California is unlike any other state: It is the...
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Daylilies DeliverDaylilies Deliver
Get that mental picture of the ubiquitous, narrow-petaled golden daylily right out of your mind. Today’s daylilies are so much more than that. New Colors To begin with, prepare to be bowled over...
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Colorful, Waterwise Flowers for Late SummerColorful, Waterwise Flowers for...
Is your garden looking a bit dull? High temperatures have taken a toll on just everyone’s garden. But no one needs to finish out the summer with drab outdoor surroundings. There’s a wonderful group of...
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Stunningly Beautiful Waterwise GardensStunningly Beautiful Waterwise Gardens
For some inspiration on making a garden that beautiful and low-water check out the gallery below. Learn about other Waterwise Plants and Tips > Looking for ideas? Checkout our Pinterest page >
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