What’s Going on With Zinnias?

What’s Going on With Zinnias?

Many people love vinca and zinnias this time of year, but our rainy springs make it hard for them to thrive. When it rains as much as it has recently, without time between rains for them to dry out, plants can get root rot. Vincas and zinnias are particularly prone to...
Texas Sage: A Low Maintenance Bush for the Heat

Texas Sage: A Low Maintenance Bush for the Heat

Our plant of the week this week is Texas sage, also known as barometer bush. This is because it seems to bloom after a rainstorm or an increase in humidity. This sage does well in zones 8-10 and grows up to 8 feet tall and 6 ft wide. Its grayish-green leaves make it a...
Plant of the Week: Vitex

Plant of the Week: Vitex

5 facts about Vitex agnus Our plant of the week this week is Vitex agnus, also known as Chaste tree or monk’s pepper. This multi-trunked tree is perennial in zones 6-11 and produces beautiful, lavender colored flowers. They’re native to the Mediterranean and Western...
Plants for Shaded Beds

Plants for Shaded Beds

Today, Rachel is here to tell us about some flowers that do great in shady spots. This client’s flower bed consists of a Japanese maple, with torenia and begonia planted under it. Not only do these plants bloom beautifully in part or even full shade, they also...