21 Plants For North Texas That Butterflies Love
Butterflies add beauty and interest to our gardens, but making an effort to attract them also helps to protect a species threatened by climate change and global habitat destruction.
Category: Flowers
5 Things You Should Know About Planting Bulbs in North Texas
Late fall and early winter is the time for bulb planting in North Texas. Here are 5 important things you should know about planting spring-blooming bulbs in Dallas/Fort-Worth.
National Garden Bureau Announces “Year Of” Plants for 2021
Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop, one shrub, and one edible as “Year of the” crops. Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse, and versatile.
Plant These Flowers by Seed This Fall for Showy Spring Blooms
Because our ground doesn’t freeze, many annual and perennial flowers can be planted in fall for spring and summer blooms. So, muster the last of your energy before winter comes to start these flowers by seed now (October-November) so that you can enjoy a garden full of bouquet-worthy blooms come springtime.
Now Is The Time To Plant Wildflowers in North Texas
There are many things that give Texans a sense of state pride, and Texas wildflowers are certainly chief among them. Learn how to bring home the magic of Texas wildflowers and create a wildflower patch of your own with these helpful tips and recommendations.
6 Heat-Proof Perennials For Your North Texas Garden
We rounded up 6 of the most heat-proof perennials to plant in your North Texas garden. Not only are they beautiful, but these ultra-reliable perennials are all designated as both A&M Texas Superstars and “FlameProof” by the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials department. Virtually indestructible!
5 Keys to Growing Poppies Successfully in North Texas
There is nothing quite as beautiful as a delicate poppy blossom. Grow poppies in your North Texas garden with a few simple steps.
Why Perennials Are Slow to Grow
You find a gorgeous Mexican Bush Sage at your favorite garden center, and plant it with loving care. Thinking about all the memories that you will create together. And then…. nothing.
Zinnias: A Cutting Garden Classic For North Texas
Zinnias are an old-fashioned garden flower that have been cultivated in the U.S. since the 18th century. Grown easily by seed, zinnias bloom reliably throughout the summer and into the fall and make a wonderful cut flower.
How To Grow ProCut Sunflowers For Season-Long Blooms
ProCut sunflowers are quickly becoming an essential cut flower for the home gardener and market grower alike. Producing huge blooms on single stalks, ProCuts were developed by the sunflower breeders at Sunflower Selections and are available in a wide range of colors including white, blush, deep red, and even green.…