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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
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Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
Posted August 2011 I’ve got a few interesting blog posts I’m holding on the back burner for now, but I thought I’d keep them there until the heat wave subsides and instead write about something more timely. Actually, as hot … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons
Tagged caladiums, canas, crape myrtle, drought tolerant plant, dwarf mexican petunia, heat resistant plants, shasta daisy, tropicana cana, Turks Cap
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Best Trees for Fall Color in North Texas
Hooray! We are finally getting close to the prime season to plant trees and shrubs! And while fall is the best time to plant ANY type of tree or shrub in your landscape, those that display beautiful foliage may be … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons
Tagged bradford pear, callery pear, crape myrtle, fall colors, fall foliage, ginkgo, japanese maple, sweet gum, texas red oak, trees for North Texas, trees with best fall color, when to plant shrubs, when to plant trees
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Crape Myrtles are Always Abloom in August
Originally posted August 2012 There aren’t many plants, shrubs or trees that are at their best in August, especially since August is routinely the hottest month in Texas. The beautiful blooming Crape Myrtle is the exception and I highly recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons
Tagged best ornamental tree in Texas, blooming trees, crape myrtle, powdery mildew, summer blooming trees, Texas landscape trees, trees that can take the heat
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