GARDENS Magazine - March/April 2013

Feature Articles

Every Blooming Thing

A Tyler garden laughs in flowers and color.

Lovely Lavenders

The time-honored herb loves sun, heat and good drainage.

Versatlie Viburnums

Seasonal variety in striking foliage, flowers and fruit.

Sweet Corn

Tantalizing picks for gardens large or small

From the Sperry Garden

On a Personal Note:

Neil and Nellie go back a long way.

Ask Neil:

Tree staking, pampas grass division, bagworm control and more.

Lone Stars

Rising Star:

Begonia x interspecific 'Ikon Blush White' Meet a relative of waxleaf begonia that loves Texas conditions.

Extraordinary Daisies

Modern-day choices are plentiful and beautiful.

The Yellow Rose for Texas

How Extension rose rustlers uncovered 'Grandma's Yellow'.

Designing Texas

Magic Max and the Love of Iris

His 35-acre garden is on the American Iris Society's 2013 itinerary.

Texas Tips

Hiring Landscape Professionals

Deciding when it's time to trust the experts.

Finishing Touch

Let the Party Begin

Creative ways to dress up gardens for special occasions.