The plus is that they can last for years.Īnother perennial that can be planted in fall is echinacea, or purple coneflower. On the front side, they are more expensive than other annual because they are sold in larger pots. Morning sun and dappled afternoon shade will usually keep these perennials happy. Gerbera love sun, but not high heat, so it's a bit tricky finding a spot for them. Even though they are in a very sunny area, they get some relief from the brick mailbox itself as the sun moves throughout the day. I have a couple in my mailbox planter that have been there for over a decade and they bloom throughout the year. However, they don't do as well in our Houston gardens as the single Gerbera. The double florist types are the ones most of us are familiar with and they are always eye-catching. Photo by Lorretta Ruggiero One of those favorites is Gerbera daisies. Now is the time for homeowners and les jardiniers to make a plan for not only the fall garden, but the spring one as well. The drought and heat have done some damage to our flora and foliage. While much of the nation is putting their gardens to bed at this time of year, Houstonians are watching their lawns and landscapes come back to life. They need to get away from their screens, anyhow. So grab a partner or one of your unwilling teen children and enlist them in the heavy work. With no rain predicted this week (except for the poor souls in Florida), this is a great time to head to the garden center and load up on soil amendments, mulch and all the pretty flowers our hearts desire. There's work to be done and the cool mornings and evenings are the best time to do it. Every year, we wait for the first taste of autumn and every year, we collectively sigh a breath of relief as we look forward to enjoying the outdoors again.įor Houston gardeners however, this is not the time to lollygag. Houstonians took their dogs out for walks, drank margaritas on the patio and rushed to the coffee shops for their pumpkin-spiced beverages, barely breaking a sweat. This week, the morning lows were under 60 degrees in the Greater Houston area.
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