GARDENS Magazine - July/August 2005
Feature Articles
From Boggy to Beautiful
The Jacksons turned their less-than-desirable lot into a lush landscape
Hibiscus Heaven
Enjoy hibiscus - tropical and hardy - and its many relatives in your Texas garden
Build a Book
Pomegranate; purpleleaf plum
Red, Hot and True
New red crape myrtles make your summer garden sizzle
From the Sperry Garden
On a Personal Note
Curves ahead!
Ask Neil
Timeline for pruning oaks, controlling grasshoppers, and more
Lone Stars
Rising Star: 'Profusion' Zinnias
An endless summer of vivid blooms
Variegated Tapioca
This tropical foliage plant screams "fiesta!"
Texas Sage
The silver lining of drought-proof Texas landscapes
Bougainvillea
Electric blooms light up summertime gardens
Damianita
Don't let its delicate looks deceive you
Designing Texas
Texas-Tough Container Gardens
Plants, pots and potting media that are unfazed by heat and drought
What Color is Your Garden?
Landscape design tips to ensure a harmonious blend
Texas Tips
10 Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds
Enjoy nature's most amazing aviator in your own yard
Insect Architecture
Bees, wasp and ants design highly sophisticated, ultra-efficient homes
Irrigation and Conservation
Watering without wasting
Finishing Touch
Handsome Hayracks
These simple planters add pizzazz to porches, patios and more