Cindy Pierce
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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
Tag Archives: heat tolerant plant
Irony of the Ice Plant
As I write this post, I admit I have a lot of trouble reconciling that a succulent preferring hot and dry conditions has the common name ice plant. It simply does not compute! However, after researching a bit I found the reason the … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants
Tagged blooming succulent, evergreen perennial, evergreen perennial blooming succulent, full sun perennial, full sun plant, heat tolerant plant, native of south africa, propagating succulent, succulents, vibrant flowers
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Gaura
I’m again posting a new article in the midst of transferring text from my former blog hosting site. This might be the trend for a little while as I’m attempting to write about items that are timely to the seasons … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged attracting bees, attracting butterflies, attracting hummingbirds, clumping plant, dividing gaura, drought tolerant plant, Ferdinand Lindheimer, Gaura linheimeri, heat tolerant plant, native Texas plant, perennial, pink blooms, white blooms
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Asparagus Fern Adds Lushness to Stark Landscapes
Originally published July 2011. With no rain in sight and temps continuing to hover around 100 degrees in most of the U.S., there is no doubt your landscape is suffering right now. Hopefully, you have a few pops of ornamental … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants, Seasons
Tagged dainty plant, fern-like plant, filler plant, hanging baskets, heat tolerant plant, perennial, plants with attractive berries, potted plants
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