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Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Alpine plants are what come to most people’s minds when they think of rock gardens. Much of Texas is blessed with natural stone – sandstone in East Texas, limestone in …

Texas Natives – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Autumn Sage Salvia greggii Autumn sage is the blooming backbone of a Texas native garden! This semi-evergreen small shrub thrives throughout most of the state given full sun and good …

Texas Natives – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Desert Broom: A Green Sweep A rather unique plant for the full-sun dry garden site is desert broom (Baccharis sp.). As the name implies, this upright, mounding shrub of inconspicuous …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Did brutal heat and drought wreak havoc on your garden this summer? Maybe it is a blessing in disguise, giving you more room to try some new garden treats! With …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Gardens on Tour 2005 Presented by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin, TX – On Saturday, May 7, from 10am to 5pm, Gardens on Tour 2005 Presented by the …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Winter is a Great Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs Winter is an ideal time to plant native tree and shrub species that are native to your area (caution: some …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Native grasses provide seed sources for birds and other wildlife. The leaves are used by many animals for nest-building and serve as larval food sources for a variety of skipper …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Just Add Water Water is a precious commodity for all forms of life in our hot, dry climate. A water garden, or pond of any size, can provide hours of …

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