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One popular perennial that does great in desert environments is the lantana family, which comes in groundcover and bush varieties. One of the wonderful things about lantana is that it blooms for a long period, from spring through frost.

Ever wonder why people put coffee grounds in their soil? Those used grounds you find in bags near the entrance of your favorite café help restore nitrogen to the soil.

As the largest plants around, trees are good for any landscaping, and that includes desert gardens. Their larger structure is often used to create the "ceilings and walls" of outdoor spaces. A desert nursery makes sure to stock plenty of trees perfect for a desert environment.

When buying new plants at the nursery, it’s recommended that you look for leaves rather than flowers. When plants are flowering that early, they’re putting most of their energy into making more blooms and setting seed instead of into producing a sturdy root system for long term health.

Looking for a low-growing desert shrub that works well with a wide variety of different plants? Shrubs like the desert fairy duster are a great choice. This shrub only grows to about 3 feet tall, and will bloom with pink, bottlebrush-style flowers in the spring.