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This fall, I doubt my asters will perform like this after months of cruelty. Still, they’re resilient to punishment. As the days get shorter, they’ll do what asters do: bloom. Already, this wild aster is up and at ‘em. It’s more diminutive than usual, but not about to miss out on its mission. And

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A gorgeous combination of golden poppies, red poppies, valley violet, and I don't know what those whites are -- use Santa Barbara daisies? You can put the California fuchsia in the back for better variety of flower type.

Save yourself time, money, and frustration by sticking with the plants most suitable for your Texas Hill Country garden and landscape.

Uncover the secret to a stunning garden all year round! Our curated list of perennial plants thrives in the shade of North Texas. Dive into the article for tips on creating a perpetual showcase of natural beauty in your garden. #YearRoundGarden #ShadePerennials #NorthTexasBeauty

Temperatures are soaring and the rain cloud spigot is on hold except for spotty showers this week. Undaunted native Turk’s caps, including ‘Pam’s Pink’, continue courting fleeting hummingbirds in my East Austin garden. Colorado was a bit cooler when I visited in June for the Garden Bloggers Fli

Tucked away in South Austin, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center brims with native Central Texas blooms and landscapes. Designated as the State Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas, the gardens reflect the unique story of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson’s journey towards beautifying Austin and her home state of Texas. Housing more than 970 unique species of native Texas plants, visitors can enjoy the grounds regardless of season.

Let’s be honest, when most people think “Texas native plants” you think desert/xeriscape and cacti. It’s ok, we all do at first. Not all Texas native plants are agaves and yuccas though. We are blessed with a very long, albeit hot, growing season, and we have so many native plants that have really long bloom periods, with big showy flowers or great bloom strength. This makes them ideal for both cottage-style gardens and English gardens. You could also find plenty that are ideal for modern or…

Garden designs for pollinators do not need to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. That’s the beauty of going native!

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In my years as a landscape designer I’ve compiled a great list of super drought tolerant plants for the Central Texas landscape.