Southern Plains - Fine Gardening

  • freshly cut roses
    Design

    Tat’s Roses in Houston

    Hi GPODers! After two days in the colorful beds, borders and containers of Sharon Burgmayer in Pennsylvania (Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them), we are…

  • tomatoes in pots
    How-To

    How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers

    Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…

  • Design

    3 Designer Secrets for Using Color to Make Your Garden Great

    Color is a powerful tool. By using it skillfully, you can make any size outdoor space visually impactful. Color can also be used to ensure our landscapes are more comfortable…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
    Design

    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

  • gravel garden in Texas
    Article

    Lisa’s Wildlife Haven Near the Southernmost Point of Texas

    Hi GPODers! Today we're venturing to a part of the US we don't get to see very often on the blog (If you're from this area and lurking on GPOD,…

  • How-To

    4 Tips for Getting the Garden Through Drought Sustainably

    On a recent hike in the foothills just southeast of my house, I couldn’t help but notice crisped, curling leaves on big flower cinquefoil (Drymocallis fissa) and the drought-tolerant mountain…

  • frog fruit plant makes a great lawn alternative
    Design

    Lawn Replacements for the Southwest

    With growing interest in waterwise gardening and water conservation, homeowners are looking for alternatives to water-hogging lawns, which are not always necessary or practical. Turfgrass can often be replaced by…

  • multi-colored hibiscus
    Design

    Summer Color in Robert’s Kansas Garden

    Hi GPODers! It's been a very colorful week here at Garden Photo of the Day, and the theme continues with Robert Walsh's vibrant blooms in Lenexa, Kansas. Robert has lots…

  • Fort Worth Botanic Garden
    Design

    GPOD on the Road: Fort Worth Botanic Garden

    Happy Friday GPODers! We're on the road again, this time seeing a slice of an expansive botanic garden in Texas with Frances Watson. Established in 1934, Fort Worth Botanic Garden…

  • Annabell hydrangea with casa blanca lilies
    Design

    Survivors in Sharon’s Dallas Garden

    Hi GPODers! Today we're in Sharon Holmes' Dallas garden that faces its fair share of obstacles and challenging conditions. Despite punishing weather, clay soil, and a whole host of wildlife…