Foliage thrives in the dessert - El Paso, TX historic district

Foliage thrives in the dessert - El Paso, TX historic district
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Foliage thrives in the dessert when properly tended to. Many of the plants like the palm trees in the photo are not native of the region, but manage to survive. The soil content is very mineral rich. Top soil however is more of a fine dust rather than organic matter. If you really want top soil you have to do the same thing you do with houseplants. Buy dirt.