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…
Did you know you can cultivate real 'garden gourmet' right in your own yard? As we approach mid-September, the coming weeks are important for the foodie gardener in Texas: garlic, shallots, and yes, saffron--all can be planted in October. Saffron…
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.…
When you think of planting 'bulbs,' your mind probably jumps right to tulips and daffodils. Plant them in fall & winter to enjoy spring blossoms. Frequently, though, we include other plants in the bulb category, even if they're technically tubers,…
Nothing measures up to the delicate sweet flavor of homegrown asparagus! Enjoying this crop is an investment of time and space, but well worth the reward (for inspiration on just how worth the reward it is, see some of our favorite…
If you need a plant with lovely blooms, striking foliage and evergreen appeal, consider shade-loving hellebores (Helleborus sp.). These perennials make great 'solution plants' and offer these and other great benefits for the garden and landscape. Hellebores have foliage…
Dwarf bearded iris 'Hippie'. Photo from Schreiner's Iris Gardens 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…
We all have challenges when it comes to our gardening spaces. Here are a few common challenges we hear about from customers at the garden center and our tips on how to handle them! Small spaces Many of us in…
The foundation of every good landscape is foliage If you forget to focus on foliage when planning your garden, thinking only of the flowers, you may find your landscape a bit lackluster once the blooms fade. When it comes to…
