Category Archives: Water Wise Perennial Plants
Yellow Flowers for Central Texas
Love the color yellow but you’re not quite sure which plants are right for your space? I am here to help, this is a quick list of some of my favorite yellow flowers for Central Texas that are Xeriscape and low maintenance. Yellow Daylily Edible from head to toe, the Daylily is a profusion of …
Home Run Rose, A True Star in the Landscape
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 (the Knock Out rose), Home Run is a super low water, disease resistant, profuse bloomer that frankly has taken it up a notch on …
Austin Hardiness Zones, Precipitation, Environment and Yeah, it’s Really Hot Here!
When trying to decide what plant to choose, you first have to consider where you are planting. Not only the location in your yard but the location in your state. I am in Austin, Texas and we are in Zone 8a/8b- ish. This is an important distinction because certain plants will do well in our …
Lisa’s List of Services
Educational Landscape Consultations: Here is an area of some confusion and I want to be very clear..EVERYONE WHO OWNS A HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE! An educational consultation with a trained, educated professional is an opportunity for you to discuss landscape problems, organic gardening, tree, shrub and plant care, veggie and fruit tree care and …
Yellow Bells Esperanza
This is one of those plants that really needs no introduction because if you are a resident of Austin Texas or the Austin Metro area you have seen this jewel of a plant. With its striking good looks and fantastic flower display, Yellow Bells Esperanza is one that has surely caught your eye on your …