GARDENS Magazine - May/June 2005

Feature Articles

2005 Crape Myrtle Conference

Make plans to attend now!

Daylilies Take Shape

Recurved and ruffled, spiders and stars- even UFOs- unusual daylily forms embody the past, present and future of hybridizing

Build a Book

Mimosa; waxleaf ligustrum

Making the Cut

Harvesting herbs for flavor and fragrance

From the Sperry Garden

On a personal note

What do you collect?

Ask Neil

Eliminating dallisgrass, helping squash set fruit, and more

Lone Stars

Rising Star: 'Artist' Ageratum

Paint a cool summer picture with these colorful blooms

Gingers

These tropical beauties add lush color to sunny and shady spots

Jewels of Ophar

Diamonds? Gold? Not for this gardener

'Texas Lilac' Vitex

Could it be the perfect plant?

Bronze Fennel

This multi-tasking herbs gets the gold medal for mass appeal

Designing Texas

The Perfect Palette

Pure, peaceful and pleasing to the eye, the all-white garden is a study in perfection

Texas Tips

Drip Irrigation

Ultra-efficient and easy to install, drip irrigation systems are ideal for watering pots, beds and trees

The Grass is Always Greener

Converting a bermuda lawn to St. Augustine

Creating A Broken China Birdbath

Indulge your inner artist and create your own masterpiece

Finishing Touch

Flower Fun

Add a bit of European charm to your landscape