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Although a resolution to adopt an official state flower for Texas was passed by the Texas Senate in 1900, it wasn't until the spring of 1901 that the House began to seriously debate which flower it should be. Vari...

If you have shady garden areas or are looking for a brilliant accent for your patio or balcony, you'll want to start some tuberous Begonias indoors in March or April. Tuberous Begonias provide a spectacul...

Few flowers are as user friendly to the weekend gardener as the bearded iris. Offering carefree blooms in nearly every color of the rainbow, bearded irises are easy to establish and require a minimum of maintenance....

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summ...

It's that time of year when greenhouses and specialty nurseries are brimming with beautiful trailing fuchsias simply begging for a summer home. Visit any greenhouse in early spring and you will be greeted by gorgeous h...

Do you remember how bleak and drab your containers crammed full of flowering plants looked following the end of summer last year? Have you, like many gardeners, always made a vow to plant something fabulous in those em...

Spectacular containers overflowing with plants are all the rage these days. Although in books and magazines you can find step-by-step plans for exact combinations to copy, it's much more fun -- and satisfyi...

Grouping together herbs which will be used in a certain cuisine is not only practical, but would make a fabulous gift. People love handmade items, and this idea can be customized to a particular meal or taste. The window...

Citrus trees are terrific for sunrooms. The glossy foliage looks great year round, and the scent of the blossoms can fill a room. I'm often asked if you can grow citrus trees from the seeds in grocery store fruit. Ye...

Early spring is a great time for transplanting trees and shrubs, but you must do so before they wake up. Transplanting a plant is a very traumatic experience for the plant if it is awake. Dormancy starts in the fall...