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Texas Natives

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

AgaritoBerberis trifoliata With so many plants competing in their spring floral displays, agarito is one native shrub that provides landscape interest through every season. Fragrant, saffron-yellow flowers smother its branches …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

I know no gardener who detests butterflies in the garden, but I know many who wish their plants weren’t all chewed up by those awful “worms”! Before you go pinching …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Designing with Form and Texture Using Texas Native Plants Creating beautiful gardens with native plants requires consideration of more than just color (the main focus for most gardeners). Artful planting …

Wild About Texas – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Drab and wan does not have to describe your winter garden. Texas provides us with a healthy selection of native options for a winter garden including evergreen plants of varying …

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

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

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 …

Fern Acacia – A Native Groundcover

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

This has been a great summer to evaluate the toughest of plant choices for the landscape. Showy blooms are highly prized, but foliage color and texture should not be overlooked. …

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