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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Category Archives: Landscape/Gardening Decor
Deer Resistant Gardening
Recently my husband and I took a quick weekend trip to East Texas to get a glimpse of what retirement might look like should we choose the area. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting the piney woods of … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants
Tagged Autumn Sage, Cape Honeysuckle, chives, daffodil, deer, deer resistant, dianthus, gardening with wildlife, garlic, iris, lamb's ear, lantana, lavender, marigold, onion, petunias, root crops, rosemary, sage, verbena
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The Tulip Tree (Saucer Magnolia)
February is the magical time of year in North Texas when the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana), or locally called, Tulip Tree, bursts with huge, 6-8 inch blooms in varying shades of pink against the otherwise barren winter landscape. The tree’s timing, … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants
Tagged accent trees for the south, blooming shrub, blooming tree, Magnolia, Magnolia x soulangeana, ornamental shrub, ornamental tree, red seeds, Saucer Magnolia, seeds for birds, small trees, trees for North Texas, trees similar to Crape Myrtles, Tulip Tree
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Fall Flowers, Foliage & Fruit
Below is an article I recently wrote for my workplace newsletter. Although a bit premature, the subject hopefully be timely soon as we seek relief, even if only in the planning stages, from the current heat spell here in North … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants, Seasons
Tagged autumn decor, autumn ideas for your landscape, autumnize, Chrysanthemums, coleus, Crossandra, Fall Plants, Firecracker Flower, mums, ornamental peppers, plants for autumn decorations, zinnias
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Cast Iron Plant Lives Up to Its Name
A few weeks ago, I had occasion to take a peek at my neighbor’s gorgeous backyard. We were doing a one-day dog-sitting stint for their beautiful and very well-mannered golden retriever. I could go on and on about how wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants, Seasons
Tagged aspidistra, best houseplant, deep shade evergreen, deep shade plant, evergreen perennial, evergreen plant for difficult landscapes, filler plant, plant that endures neglect, tall groundcover
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Fairy Lights
I am absolutely in love (my husband says, obsessed) with solar landscape lights. What is not to like about solar lights? As long as they get a good bit of sunshine during the day, they are maintenance free, wire … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape/Gardening Decor, Seasons
Tagged Acorn crafts, adding light to your decor, diy projects, fairy lights, glass stone projects, glow-in-the-dark paint projects, inexpensive lighting, mason jars, personalized recycled jar projects, recycled jar projects, solar lights, using nature to decorate, winter projects
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Ornamental Peppers
Photo above compliments of “<a href=”https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Piment_fort.jpg#/media/File:Piment_fort.jpg”>Piment fort” by Atilin” title=”User:Atilin”>Atilin – Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Commons. One of my latest posts was about incorporating Crossandra (or Firecracker Plant) into your fall décor. Today, I’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants, Seasons
Tagged alternative to mums in fall, autumn decor, brightly colored peppers, capsicum annum, capulin volcano, fall decor, growing peppers, halloween decor, halloween peppers, indoor pepper plants, ornamental peppers, ornamental peppers for fall decor, peppers
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