I live in the southern tip of Texas where the weather is mainly over 80 degrees all year long. Our winters don't go below the 40s or 50s and I need some plants that are tough enough to survive hot, humid weather year round. Any web sites on plants or any ideas on what to plant? Palm trees do well aroung here, but I would also like some colorful plants.
2007-05-27 16:15:39 · 7 answers · asked by Nancy R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Note: Our summer weather starts in May in the high 80s and get up to 100s in June, July, and August!!
2007-05-28 02:40:43 · update #1
if you want color, you will have to plant annuals, which are beautiful but must be replanted every year (that's why they are called annuals). If you want greenery, then perennials are your best best. Perennials are good in that they come back every year, but they aren't very colorful. It sounds like you live in a pretty mild climate, so you might have luck with the annuals, they may not ever die on you. I like snapdragons, peonies (very fragrant and much easier to grow than roses) and gardenias. For perennials, nothing beats the hardy mum.
2007-05-27 16:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear New homeowner,
There are so many plants of color that will grow beautifully in your area. Texas Fire-wheel is a pretty red and yellow daisy like flower that grows wild there. There are several varieties of Flags, Bachelor Buttons, Cosmos,Flowering Yucca, etc... There are hundreds of web sites who can answer more questions. Also there are some great gardening groups all over the web. I know you will find everything your heart desires and I congratulate you on your new home. I know you will be busy having fun with it.
2007-05-27 16:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you attempted crate coaching your dog. I had identical issues with my puppy. I might propose maintaining your dog in a crate while your away in order that it are not able to bite on some thing and furnish it with lots of toys. Right now your dog is at that age wherein it's teething, that's loosing it is milk (dog) enamel and getting it is grownup enamel. The chewing is helping relieve the affliction. Just supply it a while and your dog will have to develop out of it. Also take a look at beneficial your dog while it chews at the toys its intended to bite on rather of the rug. This creates optimistic reinforcement and it is going to desire to bite at the toys extra probably than your rugs. Also in case your dog is not excited about toys take a look at getting a few Kong's and sticking treats in it. I propose even hanging peanut butter in it. It will have to maintain your dog occupied.
2016-09-05 14:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great site for you to research your plant needs. it's the Texas A&M Horticulture site . It's great and they are in your part of the country so they will know everything about South Texas.
2007-05-27 16:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by the polish tomato 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for back drop plants or cover to hide air conditioning units & etc, variegated privettes grow very easy.
2007-05-27 16:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay they have several and I live in florida and we have the same weather as you all . Here goes : snake plants ,elephant ears,pathos,hostas ,roses , Impatients as long as you put them in the shade . good luck and I hope I helped .
2007-05-28 01:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Palm trees and different color of roses.
2007-05-27 16:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋