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- Revisiting Monarchs
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- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
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- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
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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: trees similar to Crape Myrtles
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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The Noble Vitex
Originally Published June 2011 When I first moved into my home about 19 years ago, the yard had very little in the way of landscaping and trees. Today I have several varieties of oak trees scattered around the front and … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Plants
Tagged accent trees for Texas, accent trees for the south, blooming trees, blooms that attract bees, blooms that attract butterflies, chaste tree, cool colors for the landscape, deciduous trees, drought resistant trees, palmate leaves, purple blooms, small trees, trees for Texas, trees similar to Crape Myrtles, white blooms
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