There are so many great Texas native sun-loving perennials that choosing one (or some) can be a real challenge! To make things easier, we’ve put together this Shades of Green […]
Looking for houseplants that don’t need a lot of light? Then you’re in luck! This Shades of Green Shopping Guide list our six favorite houseplants for low light conditions. All […]
If you hope to see hummingbirds in your landscape, then you need plants that hummingbirds feed on. This Shades of Green Shopping Guide provides our Top 10 picks of best […]
Butterflies are a welcome addition to any landscape. If you aren’t seeing as many butterflies as you’d like in your garden, it may be because you don’t have the right […]
“Are there any plants rabbits won’t eat?” That’s a question we hear a lot at the nursery, and the answer is YES! There are plenty of plants rabbits tend to […]
We’re often asked, “What plants are native?” That’s a hard question to answer because Texas is a huge state, with a LOT of native plants. Even if we narrow it […]

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