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01JunJune 1, 2022

Plant of the Month: Big Momma Turk’s Cap

At Home Botanist Team2022-05-26T19:21:38-06:00

Shaped like a Turkish turban or fez, the cardinal-red blooms of Turk’s Cap resemble those of a sleepy hibiscus flower with petals that never completely unfurl.

By At Home Botanist TeamPlant of Month, perennial, Texas Superstar, turks cap, red, shrub, annual, white, pink, native plantComments OffRead more...
02MayMay 2, 2022

Plant of the Month: Walker’s Low Catmint

At Home Botanist Team2022-05-02T10:58:12-06:00

For an easy-to-grow perennial that is drought and heat tolerant, pest and disease resistant, and blanketed with showy lavender blooms from spring to fall, ‘Walker’s Low’ catmint is a must-have choice.

By At Home Botanist TeamPlant of Month, drought tolerant, perennial, hardy, fragrant, lavender, blue, herb, purpleComments OffRead more...
15AprApril 15, 2022

How Her Garden Grows: Linda Seidel

Betsy See2022-03-21T09:42:11-06:00

Linda Seidel’s handsome garden is the result of many hours of work in her large creek-side yard, her enormous depth of knowledge about plant varieties and cultivation, plus a large dose of perseverance.

By Betsy Seecactus and succulents, Spring Garden Tour, Garden Tour, roses, Betsy See, Linda Seidel. Creek-sideComments OffRead more...
02AprApril 2, 2022

Plant of the Month: Glossy Abelia Kaleidoscope

At Home Botanist Team2022-04-02T20:44:59-06:00

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an evergreen shrub in mild climates, a deciduous shrub in colder winter.

By At Home Botanist TeamPlant of Month, shrubs, Abelia, variegated, evergreenComments OffRead more...
15MarMarch 15, 2022

How Her Garden Grows: Lyn Snyder

Betsy See2022-03-15T17:43:01-06:00

Lyn Snyder and her garden are inspirations for anyone starting out in gardening. She didn’t grow up with gardening

By Betsy SeeGarden Tour, recycled, recycle thrifty, roses, garden artComments OffRead more...
01MarMarch 1, 2022

Plant of the Month: Ruby Slippers

At Home Botanist Team2022-02-28T11:46:41-06:00

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ magically “fits” into limited garden spaces as it displays vibrant color.

By At Home Botanist TeamPlant of Month, Hydrangea, Ruby Slippers, colorComments OffRead more...
15FebFebruary 15, 2022

How Her Garden Grows: Paula Spletter

Julie Garza2022-02-15T08:06:57-06:00

Master Gardener Paula Spletter loves cacti and succulents—and she owns thousands of them! Potted cacti thrive

By Julie GarzaGarden Tour, recycled, potted plants, Paula Spletter, barn, cacti, succulentsComments OffRead more...
01FebFebruary 1, 2022

Plant of the Month: Soft Caress Mahonia

DCMG Team2022-02-01T15:41:11-06:00

‘Mahonia eubracteata ‘Soft Caress,’ or the ‘Soft Caress Mahonia’ is a mahonia variety unlike any other. While its lovely

By DCMG TeamPlant of Month, HelleboreComments OffRead more...
Japanese Maples in front yard of a brick house
17JanJanuary 17, 2022

How Her Garden Grows: Cindy Bolz

Alan Rister2022-01-17T20:49:51-06:00

Cindy Bolz is The Queen of Japanese Maples. When most gardeners go to a plant nursery, it is to choose a tree to replace

By Alan RisterJapanese maples, Acer palmatum, Asian, sculptureComments OffRead more...
28DecDecember 28, 2021

Plant of the Month: ‘Phoenix’ Hellebore

DCMG Team2022-01-07T11:19:58-06:00

Reminiscent of a beautiful watercolor, the petals of 'Phoenix Hellebore' (Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus ‘Phoenix’) unfurl in late winter to present softly blending hues of apple green edged with vivid rose-pink or red.

By DCMG TeamPlant of Month, HelleboreComments OffRead more...
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