Category Archives: Native Plants
Turks Cap
Turks Cap is one of those ubiquitous plants often seen in both commercial and residential landscape. But what most people don’t realize is that it has super powers, so we’re gonna discuss that today. Turks Cap is Edible Yes, it is edible. The flowers, fruit and leaves are all edible and make a delicious addition …
Is Your Landscaper Killing Your Landscape?
You’d be unpleasantly surprised by how often I’m called to a clients home for consulting only to inform them that the service they hired to care for it is the reason for their problems. More times than not, your landscaper is killing your landscape. Unnecessary Trimming is Ruining Your Landscape One of many reasons …
Blackfoot Daisy
Native Plants for Easy Care Blackfoot Daisy is a Texas native plant that is mounding in nature and growing to maturity at about 1’ t x 2’ w. It makes an excellent border plant for any xeriscape garden in hardiness zones 4-11. Deer Resistant and Drought Tolerant If you’re in an area where deer are …
Engelmann’s Daisy (engelmannia paristenia)
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 …
Square Bud Primrose, Sundrops
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 …