drought-tolerant perennials

Easy Drought-Tolerant Perennials For Texas

The following is a list of easy drought-tolerant perennials for Texas. They all proved to have the ability to survive prolonged drought and sudden deep freeze. With the weather drastically changing in the last few years, it has become crucial to improve our landscape to varieties that do better in …

flowers to add to the vegetable garden

Is Zinnia The New Dahlia For Texas Gardens?

If you tried growing Dahlias in central Texas, you must have relized they are a pain. Although Dahlias need warm winter to survive, they do not enjoy constant high heat. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative option, which is zinnias. The latter is the little cousin of Dahlias and requires …

Adding marigold to the edible garden

Adding Marigold To The Edible Garden?

Marigold is a common flower, so familiar that some people don’t think much of it. In the Mediterranean regions, it is called the Velvet flower for its slightly soft fuzzy petals. In this post, we will discuss the importance of marigold flowers in the garden. About marigold Marigold is an …

the best perennial herbs to grow in Texas

How To Grow Echinacea Flower?

Echinacea or coneflower is one of the well-known flowers in the south. It is a drought and heat- tolerant flowering plant with brightly-colored petals. It also attracts a wide range of flying pollinators and tiny birds, making it a must-have in the garden. Disclaimer: This post contains an affiliate link. …