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Engelmann’s Daisy (engelmannia paristenia)

Engelmann’s Daisy

Engelmann’s Daisy is a native Texas plant that everyone should take a second look at. With its beautiful bright yellow Daisy flowers and bright green uniquely shaped leaves, it’s a stand alone plant or beautiful planted in mass.  Native Plants Feed Native Bee’s and Wildlife Choosing native plants is so important when planning a landscape …

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Happy Mother’s Day Bouquet

Fresh-picked flower arrangements from the garden.

On this day in celebration of Mother’s Day, Mother Nature, and Mother energies, we will glory in the flower bouquets that can be given on this special day. Instead of a one-time flower arrangement, why not give the whole darn plant that can bring happiness throughout the year? From flower bed to table, these flower …

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Square Bud Primrose, Sundrops

Square bud primrose

Like a Ray of Sunshine in the Landscape Square Bud Primrose, also known as “Sundrops” is a beautiful perennial whose bright and sunny color lights up the landscape with blooms all spring, summer and up to the fall.  Native Plant for Central Texas One of the many Central Texas natives that thrive in our average …

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The Dirty Gardener Podcast~ Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping

The Dirty Gardener Podcast

The Dirty Gardener Podcast Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping    It’s been a long time coming and it’s finally happening. While I love my blog and the opportunity to write and purge, I’m excited to announce my new podcast “The Dirty Gardener”, Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping”. I’m especially excited to just sit …

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New Year, New Yard

What a long, strange trip these past many years have been. So many changes in so little time and seemingly fewer places of solace. The time is long past due to create peace for ourselves, in our homes, in our lives, and in our landscapes. In this new year, we have an opportunity for a …

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