Know Your Natives: White Mistflower
Once established, white mistflower holds its own through the toughest weather. Mistflowers have a well-deserved reputation as important pollinator plants. When they bloom, they’re covered in tiny [...]
Sow sumac for seasonal color
Texas may not be known for its seasonal color, but in winter we have sumac. Its rust-red fruit summons song and game birds to its woody branches. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ [...]
A thriller garden or garden thriller?
Don’t let drought be a plot twist. Discover the secrets to a yard that thrills despite drought — and provides a wild escape for pollinators. Thrilling, spine-chilling and full of mystery — yes, [...]
Plant some warmth this Fall
Drought-hardy Pride of Barbados shrugs off dry weather and responds with flaming hot hues. It happens every year around mid-September. Our landscapes are sad and haggard after a long summer of [...]
Chill your garden
Landscapes are still simmering under the Texas sun, but you can dial down your yard’s temperature with these tips and tricks. Summer, you have officially overstayed your welcome! With scorching [...]
Summer’s sizzle no match for a WaterSaver landscape
One major advantage of a drought-tolerant yard in blazing temperatures is the low maintenance. As the past few summers have taught us, a traditional American grass lawn landscape requires a lot [...]
