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Bright Ideas for Shade

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Season 17 Episode 24 | 26m 12s

Tom Spencer and Mae Sanchez from Barton Springs Nursery have a few bright ideas for shade. On tour, visit a front yard lounge. Daphne explains how to water correctly. Merrideth Jiles from The Great Outdoors goes to new heights with vines for sun and shade.

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