Category Archives: Water Wise Perennial Plants
Top 5 Landscape Design Tips
The first thing to understand when taking on a landscape project is that sometimes it really is harder than it looks. The good news is that there is a ton of great information to help you take on the challenge. It is important to take into consideration how unique each space is and needs to …
Orange Flowers for the Texas Landscape
Oddly enough, orange is one of the least favorite color choices when I do landscape consultations with clients. I however, happen to love the orange flowers for the Central Texas landscape and want to share some of my favorites. Some clients with orange hued brick like to stay away from it because they believe it …
Super Drought Tolerant Plants for Central Texas
As a designer it’s my job to know plants and in a world that is short on drinkable water, and it is everyone’s job to create low water solutions in the landscape. Central Texas is loaded with spectacular, super drought tolerant plants, shrubs and trees that are low maintenance and stunning with color for both …
Landscape Watering 101
We’re Challenged This is a much-needed blog I have been dreading to write because it is so important, but tough to explain. Watering your plants, lawn and trees is a challenge no matter where you live but in Central Texas it is really rough. We have poor soil, extreme heat, lack of resources, no …
Red Flowers for the Central Texas Landscape
Red is my favorite color (along with green), and to me it is a neutral when it comes to going with just about anything. Red flowers in Central Texas are pretty rare compared to yellow, purple and orange, but they are worth seeking out if you love them as I do and I’ve compiled a …