cool gardens in a hot climate™
An Old Austin-style garden awaited across the street from the Greenway Garden on The Garden Conservancy’s Open Day tour two weeks ago. What does Old Austin style look like? To me it means a mature tree canopy and a lush understory of sturdy subtropical evergreens like boxwood, pittosporum, sago palm, and fig ivy. It feels green and restful.… Read More
This garden is a great example of how to reduce your turf grass by adding low-water groundcovers like sedge and no-water patios, while still growing plenty of wildlife-attracting native and adapted plants and making the garden a place for easy outdoor living — all on a budget.… Read More
On Saturday, November 2, you can visit six private gardens in Austin through the Garden Conservancy Open Days program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Read More
November 25, 2017 The final garden from the Austin Open Days Tour earlier this month is landscape architect Tait Moring‘s personal garden, which perches on a canyon’s rim just off Bee Caves Road. His entry garden is an appealing mix … Read More