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20 Beautiful Wildflowers of Alberta Canada
The Canadian Rockies come alive with native Canadian wildflowers during the summer. I had so much fun photographing and identifying these native plants on a recent trip to Banff National Park in...
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5 Tips for Your Sunshine Meadows Wildflower Hike
Are you headed to Banff National Park looking for a unique hike? The Sunshine Meadows hike is not to be missed! At Sunshine Meadows, you not only get gorgeous mountain views along the Continental...
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10 Awesome Native Texas Landscaping Ideas
Are you looking for landscaping ideas for your Texas yard? These 10 native Texas landscapes are sure to inspire you! Not only can native plants create an even more unique and beautiful garden than...
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Where To Buy San Antonio Native Plants
Do you live in the San Antonio area? I am giving you my best tips on where to find native plants to purchase for your home garden (or in some cases, get for free) to save you time and searching. Where...
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Top 5 Texas Fall Flowers to Grow
Often times when we head to the nursery in the spring we are drawn to plants that are already blooming. We want instant gratification in our garden! However these five native Texas fall flowers are...
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5 Great Reasons to Grow an Esperanza Plant (Tacoma stans)
Want a plant that thrives in full sun and blooms through the hot Texas summer? You need some Esperanza plants in your life! Also known as Yellow Bells, the scientific name for this plant is Tecoma...
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5 Reasons to Grow Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)
If you live in Texas, you are probably used to seeing Lantana in landscaping. There are a variety of Lantanas for sale at the nursery, but Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides or Lantana horrida) is THE...
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10 Cool Nevada Native Plants
What did I do on my recent trip to Las Vegas? I took a hike in search for Nevada native plants, of course! This past September, I spent a gorgeous afternoon hiking at Red Rock Canyon in the Mojave...
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5 Reasons to Plant a Desert Willow Tree (Chilopsis linearis)
We had one of the hottest summers on record here in Texas, but the Desert Willow tree (Chilopsis linearis) didn’t seem to notice! This small tree thrives in full sun and hot temps. A lot of people...
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5 Reasons to Plant White Mistflower (Ageratina havanensis)
Want to help pollinators this fall? Plant White Mistflower (Ageratina havanensis)! Also known by the common names Shrubby Boneset and Havana Snakeroot, the fuzzy white blooms of this native plant will...
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15 Costa Rica Birds to Spot on Your Trip
This past December I took my first trip to Costa Rica. This beautiful country in Central America is one of the best places to see new species of birds for us aspiring birders! I was in awe of all the...
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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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