Houston Trip- A 400 year old tree and other plants.

We made a quick trip to Houston and I couldn’t resist taking some photos. I couldn’t believe how tropical Houston was. Hotter and more humid than Atlanta - that's for sure. This yard had some unique aspects and I wanted to share them with you.

Moss Sedum is a great ground cover. It’s drought proof, evergreen and beautiful. Takes full sun and loves heat and humidity.

Making a trellis with wire on a wall is a wonderful way to train a vine into a architectural element.

Using your lawn shelves effectively is a wonderful way to accent your plants and bring a vertical component into your garden.

Limes anyone?

White Christmas Caladium and Cast Iron Plants can tolerate deep shade.

This oak is said to be 400 years old and has support cables holding key limbs in place. It spans two yards.

It was fun visiting another part of the United States and seeing how plants react differently in them. For instance, I did not realize that limes grew in Houston or that oaks got so big and sprawled out so far. This is another way gardening can be so enjoyable.