Texas shade plants

Looking for the best shrubs to grow in those shady areas of your garden? We've got you covered. One common challenge for homeowners and landscape designers is to find attractive and appealing shade-loving plants for shady spots in the garden. If you are lucky enough to have mature trees on your prop

These are my favorite container plants to grow in South Central Texas. These plants can withstand heat and are very forgiving!

I’ve created a list of shade plants for Austin & central Texas. I can help you choose Low water and low maintenance perennial shade plants for your landscapes.

I provide landscape design and educational consultation for Austin and the surround area. I focus on low water, low maintenance landscapes for life.

Have a shaded garden spot that also doesn't get much irrigation? Plant these specimens that prefer dry-shade.

Let’s be honest, when most people think “Texas native plants” you think desert/xeriscape and cacti. It’s ok, we all do at first. Not all Texas native plants are agaves and yuccas though. We are blessed with a very long, albeit hot, growing season, and we have so many native plants that have really long bloom periods, with big showy flowers or great bloom strength. This makes them ideal for both cottage-style gardens and English gardens. You could also find plenty that are ideal for modern or…

Here is our list of 10 Texas drought-tolerant plants that any garden lover would be happy to have in their garden.

Texas’s diverse climate presents unique challenges for gardeners and landscapers. From arid deserts to humid coastal regions, selecting the right shrubs can

Not all plant enthusiasts or aspiring plant owners have enough sun in their house or backyard for all plants to grow, but there are plants that live and thrive in shady areas. With this in mind, what are some plants that grow well in shade in Texas? Some shade-loving plants in Texas are camellias, azaleas,

For drought-tolerant plants and flowers that will grow in dry shade, try these tough shrubs and perennials in your garden design.