Aid Kit Is An Essential Survival Equipment for Touring in Africa Some parts of Africa south of the Sahara desert are still unpopulated and vast distances between the often sparsely populated areas necessitates careful preparation when embarking on a tour through the African wilderness. Regardless of the choice of accommodation along the way, a breakdown […] More
The Deserts of Africa : The Sahara The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Only Antarctica is larger than the Sahara. The vastness of the Sahara is sometimes hard to comprehend. It is as large as Europe or the entire United States. The region is hot and dry and even though the […] More
Colors and Texture in Desert Soils And Its Physical Properties There are a number of items that determine the properties of soils. Fortunately, you can actually determine most of a particular soil’s physical properties by simply looking at it or by rubbing it between your thumb and fingers. Soil properties like texture, structure, drainage, depth, […] More
Life in Desert: Climate and Geology,Ecosystem And Cultures Desert regions, which represent one-fifth of the land area of the world, may seem to the casual observer to be barren, lifeless places; however, many deserts thrive with an abundance of fascinating plant-life, animals both large and small and even human cultures. Covering the diverse range of […] More
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits Container Plants and Conservation: Texas Gardeners Save Money and Help Plants Texas gardeners in Central and West Texas usually need to supplement the water from rainfall with additional moisture. During periods of heavy rainfall, a homeowner can capture runoff water from drain spouts or roofs into a storage container for later use. […] More
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona Desert plants encompass an incredible swath of diversity, from the iconic giant saguaros of the American Southwest to spiky aloes and agaves to short-lived but visually stunning wildflowers. Trying to fit them all into one place would be an exercise in futility, but the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, […] More
Gardening Tips for Desert : Year-Round Gardening Provides a Cornucopia of Produce Desert gardening is not as difficult as one may think. There are a few things one must ascertain in advance, however. If the garden is located in the Great Basin Desert, there are different considerations than if the garden is in the Sonoran […] More
Mammals and Desert Ecology: What Mammals Live in Deserts and How do They Survive? Deserts form when there is less than 25cm (10 inches) of rainfall in a year. Semi-deserts are those that receive less than 40cm (16 inches) of rainfall in a year. Desert regions around the world can be found in parts of Australia, […] More
Herbs for the Desert:Between Perennial Herbs and Culinary Plants Herbs for Spring and Summer After the last frost, herbs like basil, borage, dill and chives can be planted from seeds or plants. These plants prefer filtered shade, such as underneath a desert tree like mesquite or paloverde. Herbs for Late Fall Planting Fall in the […] More
Willows :The Growing Plant of Desert – This plant is actually a large shrub and not a willow The desert willow (Chilopsis linearis), although not a member of the willow family, certainly looks like one. In fact, the Spanish name for the plant, mimbre, means “willow-like.” It makes a wonderful screen and provides cover for […] More