Many of us with a predominance of live oaks in our yards are realizing that a greater diversity of trees is highly desirable in the face of the continuing spread of “oak wilt,” which mostly attacks live oak and red oak.
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Christmas Poinsettia is indigenous to Mexico, originating in a rather limited region near present day Taxco; but close cousins north of the border have their own special beauty and vibrancy. In particular, Texas has four native poinsettias that may have a place in your garden. read more »
Ysmael Espinosa of Medina Garden Nursery was discussing the sparse occurrence of big red sage in the wild. He said he thought he had seen a couple of big red sages several years ago when he was canoeing on the Guadalupe River upstream from Ingram. Wow! As far as I know, that species of Salvia never has been reported on the Guadalupe River ! read more »
For the fifth consecutive year, Maple Momma and her team of volunteers helped add scores of bigtooth maple trees to the streets of Boerne. During 2010, Maple Momma (aka Suzanne Young) took applications from Boerne homeowners and businesses for 104 bigtooth maples. These were distributed free of charge last week.
“Deck the halls with boughs of possumhaw, tra la la….”
Yes, possumhaw (Ilex decidua)! This is the native holly of Texas.
