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Mushrooms on my Mulch?? It’s a Good Thing!
This is Mycorrhizae in the mulch that has been hand tilled to show the fungi beneath the soil where it lives. One of the questions I hear often after an installation of plants into organic matter is...
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Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
I am a big fan of vines in the right space. They serve an excellent purpose in the landscape as there is a lot to be said for a vertical plant that can provide color and fragrance while hiding an...
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The Wonders of Worms in the Garden!
A handful of worms is worth a fortune in the garden. Earthworms are greatly valued in the garden community for a number of reasons. I would say that the earthworm is a lot like the “trophy” you get for...
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Home Run Rose, A True Star in the Landscape
Home Run Rose, (Rosa Wekcisbaco) Home Run rose is a super star in the landscape for everyone who loves the look of a beautiful rose, but hates the maintenance many roses require. Much like it’s father...
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“Fireman’s Cap” Coral Bean (Erythrina x bidwillii)
This is one of those plants that literally stopped me in traffic the first time I saw it. I was driving down Bee Cave’s Rd here in Austin, Texas about 10 years ago and just as I was passing by Barton...
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A Lily a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away!
Unknown to most, plants have an energy that transfers to people. I have seen it myself after a long hard day, a little flower and sunshine can go a long way and is a heck of a lot cheaper than therapy....
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Turn Your Tubby Shrubbery into a Tree!
Do you have an overgrown bush that has taken over its space, the space next to it, and now the sidewalk? Are you thinking about removing it because you are tired of cutting it back to no avail? Well I...
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Rooms With a View, Landscaping From the Inside Out.
This is the view from our master bedroom. Roses add color all year and provide security on the form of stabbing landscape. One of the important elements of landscape design is considering what room...
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Crepe Myrtles: Flowering Xeriscape Trees for the TX Landscape
Crepe Myrtles are beautiful with color all summer long and provide colorful leaves in the fall. Crepe Myrtles are one of the easiest flowering trees you can use in Central Texas for zones 7-9. They...
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Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels are now all sorts of shapes and sizes and can be easily camouflaged. Rain Barrels are one of those garden tools that seem like a no brainer. You have free money raining down on your roof,...
View ArticleCrepe Myrtles: Flowering Xeriscape Trees for the TX Landscape
Crepe Myrtles are one of the easiest flowering trees you can use in Central Texas for zones 7-9. They come in an array of colors and sizes and are low maintenance, low water use plants. You can find...
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Rain Barrels are one of those garden tools that seem like a no brainer. You have free money raining down on your roof, why not capture it?? (yes, it called for two question marks) There is nothing...
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