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Tropical Giants

Photo Credit: Kirk & Jimmie Green and their AWESOME Borneo Giants. The Borneo Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos ‘Borneo Giant’) is...

Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking, easy-to-grow perennial that brings a tropical flair to any garden. Unlike its tropical...

This cheerful, golden-flowered twist on the classic orange butterfly weed has clusters of butter-yellow blooms, an upright habit, and exceptional...

Banana “trees” look tropical and dramatic, but they aren’t actually trees—they’re the world’s largest herb. What appears to be a...

Knowing whether a plant needs sun or shade isn’t just a gardening detail — it’s the single biggest factor that...

Why Timing Matters Warm season annuals—think Zinnias, Vinca, Penta, Coleus, and Angelonia - need consistently warm soil to root quickly and...

If you want a fast growing, deep, purple colored ornamental grass that thrives in our East Texas heat, Napier grass...

Walking into our Color House can be a bit overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with plants. It’s big and filled...

Vinca Upright blooming plants in vivid colors that bloom non-stop. Don’t overwater them and make sure they are in well-drained...

Terracotta pots are enjoying a major revival. Many of us remember the familiar orange red clay pots from childhood, and...