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Bigtooth Maple

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Medium Trees

Bigtooth Maple Bigtooth maple Acer grandidentatum The Bigtooth maple is native of the Edwards Plateau and the Parker County area. This is an interesting small to medium tree. It can grow up to 50 feet and have a canopy of 30 feet. It works well in rough terrains and...

What Is The Burford Holly Orgin?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Holly, Shrubs

The Burford holly was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia’s Westview Cemetery in the 1900’s. A member of the Chinese holly family, it is an evergreen shrub that has been a proven winner for over 100 years. In the fall, they are covered with long lasting large red berries....

Are the Berries of Yaupon Hollies Poisonous?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Holly, Shrubs, Yaupon

Short Answer, Yes. Plants That Poison by Schmutz and Hamilton states that the poisonous parts on hollies are the berries. “The berries of all species are reported to be poisonous if eaten in quantity. The toxic principle is ilicin. Although not considered very...

My Child is Interested in Gardening. What are the first Steps to Encourage This Interest?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Butterfly Gardening FAQ's, FAQ, Landscape & Fertilizers

From My Very Own Garden A garden design for children. Help your child plan and plant this miniature garden but let them be the primary gardener. Annual flowers are easiest to take care of and can be purchased inexpensively by the flat. Although seeds are the least...

Gaura Information

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Gardening FAQ's, FAQ, Shrubs

What Info Is There on Gaura? Desert natives that bloom all summer are special. Fast-growing pink-white or pink Gaura blooms not only in the summer, but begins its show in the spring and extends it well to the frost. Rising above a compact base of lance-shaped leaves,...

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Bigtooth Maple

What Is The Burford Holly Orgin?

Are the Berries of Yaupon Hollies Poisonous?

My Child is Interested in Gardening. What are the first Steps to Encourage This Interest?

Gaura Information

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