Flowers

Flowers and herbs have meanings beyond their beauty. From roses that symbolize love to rosemary for remembrance, every plant tells a story. Learn how to bring symbolism into your garden and discover the hidden messages behind common plants that thrive in North Texas.

Pentas plants are a fantastic choice for North Texas gardens, thriving in the sun and heat with minimal care. Discover planting tips, care advice, and how these plants add color and life to your garden all season.

Planting bulbs in the fall is the secret to a garden full of spring color. Learn how to create your own springtime oasis by planting heritage bulbs that thrive in North Texas.

Transform your garden with morning glories! Learn how to grow these beautiful vines vertically for a stunning display.

Turn your garden into a lively santary, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with vibrant flowers and other elements.

Enhance your meals and gardens with herbs perfect for our unique climate with our guide to herb gardening in North Texas.

Discover the perfect holiday plants to elevate your décor. Dive in with Dawn Oldfield's guide to festive flora, from timeless favorites to unexpected twists. Safety tips included!

August Question of the Month: In the Spring I plant annuals that are beautiful for a while but they never make it through the Summer. Can you recommend annuals that survive the hot Texas Summer?

If you had asked me 20 years ago what a hellebore is, I couldn’t have told you. But now that I’ve gardened under lovely mature trees here in North Texas for two decades, I can describe hellebores in the blink of an eye. 

We are nearing that time of year of gift giving!  If you are lucky, you might receive one of these popular holiday plants as a gift - the beautiful and delicate poinsettia, the dainty Christmas cactus or the bold and beautiful Amaryllis.

The Joy of Bulbs

By: Maureen Miller, The Philosophical Gardener

Sssshhhhh!  Don’t tell anyone, but I am a lazy gardener. If I don’t get my plants deadheaded, or for that matter even pulled out before they fade, wilt, bolt and get crisp in the Texas sun, I declare that I am “seed saving”. Yes. That is why my garden isn’t perfect. We will go with that.

Question of the Month for May 2021: My family has moved to north Texas from out of state. Can you give me some guidance on how to pick the right plants for my landscape?