Start These Annual Flower Seeds Now for Fall Blooms
Early to mid-July can be a tough time of year for gardening in North Texas because there’s not much to do besides weeding, watering, and…
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You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is To Grow Sweet Peas
Nothing compares to the fragrance and beauty of sweet peas. But many people think that they are hard to grow in North Texas. Keep reading…
How To Grow Foxglove
No cottage flower garden is complete without the beauty and elegance of foxgloves. But is it possible to grow foxglove successfully in our brutal North Texas heat? Good news: yes, it is. Once you understand what foxgloves need and how to troubleshoot common problems, you’ll be able to recreate the quintessential English cutting garden in your own backyard.
Love Gomphrena? Here’s How To Grow It From Seed
A growing awareness of the environmental impacts of the traditional cut flower industry is turning many sustainability-minded North Texans to growing their own cut flowers at home. One old-fashioned flower quickly becoming a favorite of North Texas’ hobby floral farmers thanks to innovations in breeding and its low input requirements is gomphrena.
Growing Cut Flowers: 9 of The Best for North Texas
Imagine coming home every day to a house filled with fresh flowers. Even better, imagine the feeling of knowing that all those fresh flowers came from your own backyard.
Good news: That dream can easily become a reality, even in our challenging North Texas climate. All you need is a bit of preparation and the right kind of flowers. That’s why I pulled together this list for you.
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.
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.