Perhaps no flower epitomizes elegance and exotic beauty like an orchid. Orchidaceae is one of our biggest plant families, with tens of thousands of species and hybrids that range from the far northern U.S. and Europe through the tropics to…
The foundation of any landscape design begins with trees and shrubs. After that, the fun begins: adding a variety of plants that bring color, texture, dimension and movement to the landscape. Gardeners have their own favorite seasonal annuals such as…
Peonies offer swoon-worthy blossoms that resemble luscious scoops of ice cream with a heavenly fragrance. There's a reason people often pay up to $20 per stem to have them in wedding bouquets. When we announced their arrival on our Facebook…
With the coming of fall weather, thoughts often turn to planting tulips for a stunning spring display. As you know, in Texas you can’t plant tulips until the ground temperature is around 55 degrees; usually in mid-December. Did you know…
Texas gardeners dealing with shade know that finding tough perennials that look great in shaded gardens can be difficult. If you find yourself with maturing trees and increasing amounts of shade, don’t despair: transform the space with some of our…
We can all do our part in the effort to conserve water, feed the birds and plant things that are native to Texas—and we can do this without giving up beauty and function in our gardens. Grasses are a perfect…
We've lamented the difficulty of finding perennial milkweed species (Asclepias) before (read more here). They tend to be difficult to find in substantial quantities, slow to germinate from seed, and resentful of commercial growing conditions--rich soil, constant irrigation and a…
Originally published January 2016. Shade gardening in Texas can be a struggle due to our stifling summer temps. Gardeners have to find plants that can take the heat (but not direct sun) and still perform like a champ. Hellebores have long been a garden…
Perennials that offer evergreen foliage, interesting flowers, and low-maintenance care are a rare gem--especially when they deliver all that in shady spots. Hellebores do just that. With a new collection arriving each fall, we're highlighting some favorites: The blossoms of…
Some perennials offer stunning flowers, others offer easy care. Few, however, offer both of these traits to the extent of bearded irises. Bearded irises combine a sumptuous floral display, evergreen structural foliage and low maintenance in an easy-to-plant, easy-to-grow package.…
