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Desert Plant Guide currently contains detailed information for 55 desert plants, 28 gardening definitions, 10,663 Latin desert plant names, 18 desert garden articles, 45 desert garden blog entries and 170 desert plant images.
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Summer Desert Color
8.27.2010 - Monsoon humidity and high temps (113 this week!) makes being outside almost impossible, yet hardy desert plants thrive. I hope this photo shows that with a little practice, a lot of patience and knowing how to take care of each plant - your desert backyard can burst with color, even in the worst of the summer! This photo was taken at 110 degrees, mid-day.
If your queen palms are fed and watered properly, they will tolerate the summer sun. Pink and yellow lantana are the show-offs of the summer. Aloe, yucca and cactus will do just fine. Adding stone or mulch can keep the ground a few degrees cooler, too.
I am working on a palm tree troubleshooting section for the site, to help get your palms in top shape, no matter how burned, bleached, singed or droopy they are!