GARDENS Magazine - July/August 2012
Feature Articles
Whimsy in the Garden
Reflections from a garden philosopher.
Gardening for Love
A Texas horticulturist restores his great-great-grandparents' home and garden.
Backyard Oasis
Water, color and wildlife fill a South Texas home garden.
Late Bloomers
Six plants that dazzle as summer winds down.
From the Sperry Garden
On a Personal Note:
Little change; big impact.
Ask Neil:
Summer pruning, tree irrigation, mowing guidelines and more.
Lone Stars
Rising Star:
Acalypha wilkesiana 'Tiki' series Branching, improved and more colorful copper plants.
Fragrance in the Garden
Sentimental favorites and surprise finds of an avid horticulturist.
Zephyranthes
Lovely rain lilies are Texas-tough and full of surprises.
Designing Texas
Gardening Pleasures for Evening
Discover the plants that perform after work hours and in moonlight.
Texas Tips
Extreme Gardening
Best practices for an overflowing vegetable harvest.
Restoring Your Lawn
How to overcome damage remaining from last summer.
Finishing Touch
The "Dish" About Dish Gardens
Petite landscapes for special spots on porches and patios.