A Texas Icon

Published on November 24, 2012 by in Annuals, Garden Blog

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A Texas Icon

By Doyle Fitz             Bluebonnet…just the name sparks an image of a Texas plain in spring covered in a wave of beautiful blue flowers in my mind and with all the rain we’ve been blessed with this winter it is looking to be a colorful season here in Texas. Now I could choose any wildflower [...]

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The Christmas Star

Published on November 24, 2012 by in Annuals, Garden Blog

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The Christmas Star

By Doyle Fitz               Euphorbia pulcherrima or as it is more commonly called the Poinsettia, is one plant that is almost always associated with the holidays and with good reason, but more on that in a moment. The common name is derived from amateur botanist Joel Roberts Poinsett who sent home samples from Mexico in [...]

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Celosia New Look

Summer is right around the corner but that shouldn’t stop you from spicing up your garden. Summer annuals are a great option for adding instant color without being too concern about the heat. Try the following annuals available and make your garden stand out!! Cosmos: This summer annual tolerates the drought,  our poor soil & [...]

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