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Top 5 Costa Rica Butterflies to Spot on Your Trip
Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Be prepared to see some beautiful species of butterflies float by while you are there! These 5 Costa Rica butterflies are a “must see” on your trip. It is always fun to...
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Top 7 Texas Evergreen Shrubs
One of the questions I get from readers most often is, “What native Texas evergreen shrubs and plants can I incorporate into my yard?” We have become accustomed to evergreen landscapes thanks to...
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Backyard Gardening: A New Approach for 2024
Did you know that your backyard garden can be so much more than a garden? With a new approach to backyard gardening you can become the hero of your local ecosystem! You can grow healthy food for your...
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Wildflower Identification: 10 Common Seedlings to Know!
Have you sowed some wildflower seeds and want to be able to identify what is starting to sprout? Here is your wildflower identification field guide! I hope these photos will help you identify common...
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5 Reasons to Grow Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata)
Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata or Mahonia trifoliolata) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like foliage that thrives in full sun and provides year-round interest in your garden. It has clusters of...
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5 Reasons to Grow Cutleaf Daisy (Engelmannia peristenia)
Looking for a beautiful native wildflower to add to your garden? Look no further than Cutleaf Daisy, also known by the common name Engelmann’s Daisy and scientific name Engelmannia peristenia! One of...
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Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) – a Butterfly Magnet!
If you want to bring your yard alive with pollinators, Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii ) is a must-have plant for your garden. Come fall, its fluffy purple blooms will be covered with Queen...
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Top 10 Texas Native Plant Nurseries
Are you looking for Texas native plants for your garden? It is not always easy to find native trees and perennials at your local garden center. However these Texas nurseries are some of the best for...
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Top 5 Texas Native Grasses for Landscapes
These five native grasses in Texas are the easiest ways to add interest and texture to your garden! Not only do these perennial grass options look beautiful, they can tolerate drought conditions much...
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15 Texas Native Plant Landscape Designers
Are you looking for help designing your dream garden with Texas native plants? I often get asked for suggestions for Texas native plant landscapers, and I’m sharing my top recommendations below. These...
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