My mom's family lived in Amarillo, and I remember how they struggled to keep things going in the hot summer heat. How about sunflowers? I saw them growing everywhere when I was a kid. I'd ask a local garden place for suggestions, too.
Lantana, Angelonia,sun loving coleus,Codyline,Tropicals as Hibiscus or Mandeville,Persian shield,Bidens,Sweet potato vines as accents,Dracaena spikes,Million Bells.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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Due to back problems, I have switched to container gardening. Not only are big pots expensive, but so is the soil! I have been told I should switch out the soil each ...
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My mom's family lived in Amarillo, and I remember how they struggled to keep things going in the hot summer heat. How about sunflowers? I saw them growing everywhere when I was a kid. I'd ask a local garden place for suggestions, too.
i have had good luck with potato vines. They seem to be able to take the strong sun and extreme heat. I live in Tarrant county.
Lantana, Angelonia,sun loving coleus,Codyline,Tropicals as Hibiscus or Mandeville,Persian shield,Bidens,Sweet potato vines as accents,Dracaena spikes,Million Bells.
Moss roses also known as portulaca are extremely hardy in full sun. https://www.thespruce.com/growing-portulaca-1315707
I had a fabulous collection of cacti, succulents and living stones when I lived there.