GARDENS Magazine - March/April 2006
Feature Articles
New Looks for Southern Belles
Flaunting striped flowers, ruffled edges, hot new hues and more, azaleas are looking better than ever.
Build-A-Book
Chinese pistachio, dogwood
Herb'n Renewal
Learn from this expert which new herb varieties to try in your Texas garden.
From the Sperry Garden
On a Personal Note
Pass-along plants
Ask Neil
Eliminating weeds, pruning spring-blooming roses, and more
Lone Stars
Rising Star: Blue Flax Seed Lily
Luminous variegated foliage fills a long-empty niche.
Pineapple Guava
Four seasons of interest from one beautiful shrub.
Oxalis
Lucky clover? Not quite, but these plants' shamrock-shaped leaves might be your garden's pot of gold.
Gooseneck Loosestrife
This curious, whimsical bloomer is ideal for shady gardens.
American Wisteria
A more mannerly alternative to its Chinese cousin.
Designing Texas
Mini Makeovers
Transforming forgotten spaces into eye-catching gardens.
Structure and Form
The new aesthetic in garden design features graceful silhouettes, strong shapes and structural lines.
Taking Your Garden to New Heights
Create visual interest - and more space - in your garden by going vertical.
Texas Tips
Dips, Ruts and Sink Holes
How to handle uneven situations in your lawn.
Controlling Grub Worms in Texas
Prevention tips and treatment options.
Finishing Touch
Colorful Moodmakers
Hardscapes and accents create garden ambiance.