Southwest Garden

What grows well in a Southwest garden? 

• Weeds
• Cacti
• Roses
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Sedum

Those are the things that grow best in my Southwest gardens. Weeds are literally a pain. You'd think with tennis shoes and socks, your feet would be protected from the prickly things. I can't walk in the yard without getting stuck by them. The smart thing to do in the desert is utilize rock for landscaping with the plastic underneath so the weeds won't grow. As my husband and I continue the plans for our cottage cabin remodeling, one priority is to landscape with plenty of rocks because we have an abundance of weeds.
It amazes me, however, how roses thrive in our desert along with lavender and rosemary. Not only are they beautiful but also give a sweet garden aroma. Sedum is another favorite of mine, a small pink and green desert thriving plant that makes a good garden filler. Combine these flowers and plants, add some red mulch, and you've created a colorful Southwest garden.

One of my favorite photos I took recently. I call it my yellow and pink toes cactus. Notice those impossible weeds nearby.

Lavender

Sedum

Roses

Pink Rose

My little rosemary and lavender plants in the beginning of my rock garden.

I'm sharing my Southwest Garden post with:

• Outdoor Wednesdays
• Flora Thursdays
• Pink Saturday 
• Wow Us Wednesday