Category Archives: Native and Adapted Plants
Happy Mother’s Day Bouquet
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 …
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 …
Extreme Heat and a Depressed Landscape
I keep thinking about the influx of people who’ve recently moved into my area over the last several years and what an awful surprise it must be to spend a real summer in Austin Texas. Not only is there oppressive, extreme heat and humidity for us, (exacerbated by concrete) but it’s down right depressing to …
Bee Friendly Flowers, Austin and Zone 8
There is a wealth of flowering plants that provide food for bees each spring through late summer and fall. Planting a variety of flowering plants is essential for ensuring that they have food throughout the seasons. Here are some of my favorite bee friendly flowers. Dandelions are the very first flower for bees every spring …
Purple Flowering Plants for Central Texas
Purple flowering plants are one of the most requested colors in my landscape designs and for good reason. Purple is the color of luxury, creativity, wisdom and power. Purple is a calming color but also stimulates our imagination. Purple is also one of the most common colors in the Central Texas landscape. Purple Oxalis One …