Mexican Heather

Mexican Heather

LAWN & GARDEN Mexican heather makes the Texas Superstar list! Versatile pollinator-friendly ornamental Cuphea hyssopifolia Pronunciation: KYOO-fee-uh hiss-sop-ih-FOH-lee-uh   Mexican heather, an old-fashioned and reliable pollinator-friendly ornamental plant...
Basham’s Party Pink Crepe Myrtle

Basham’s Party Pink Crepe Myrtle

Basham’s Party Pink Crape Myrtle Texas Superstar Plant   Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Bill Welch, 979-845-8564, wc-welch@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — Crape myrtles have been one of the most popular ornamental plants in the...
Temps are dropping…should I worry about my plants?

Temps are dropping…should I worry about my plants?

Temps are dropping…should I worry about my plants? A horticulturist tells you the truth about freezing temps and landscaping Since the publication of our article about how to protect your landscaping during a Houston Freeze Warning, we have been fielding a lot...
Natural Mulch from Big Box Store

Natural Mulch from Big Box Store

Natural Mulch from a big box store A horticulturist recommends a natural mulch you can buy from Lowes or Home Depot. Since the publication of our article on the dangers of dyed mulch, we have been fielding a lot of questions from homeowners on our Facebook Live and...