Tag Archives: plants
Look Ma, No Hands!
Remember when you were little and everything you ever did needed to be acknowledged and every question had to be answered even if it was the 17th time? Most of us still like to be acknowledged for our special talents or even our quirks when only a close friend could know it. Plants are the …
8 Reasons to Love Your “Full Sun” Yard
I know many people may think that just because you and your lawn really hate the Central Texas heat and blazing sun that plants would struggle too. After 20 years in the industry I still love designing full sun yards because the possibilities never end. 1) Full sun landscape beds are the easiest when it …
Lisa’s Landscape Design and Consultation Service
First of all, thank you to those of you who have followed and supported me through the years. It is a huge honor to share my passion with all of you. I have over 20 years of experience in the Austin and surrounding area and I provide intelligent Landscape Design and Educational Consultation for those …
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 …
Shade Plants for Central Texas
Shade in Central Texas used to be a real challenge for me. I was always a sun garden girl and I love the diverse collection of colors and shapes you can use in the full sun, Xeriscape garden. However, as I took on more challenging gardens with filtered light and deep shade, I became more …