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Native Perennials for Wildlife

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 22 Episode 30 | 26m 46s | CC

Barbara Wright of Wright’s Nursery pumps up wildlife attraction with native plants for sun and shade. On tour, the Gee family took out dusty lawn for food, easy-care plants and neighborhood connectivity. Daphne identifies fire blight and explains what to do. Plant of the Week is fragrant David Austin rose, Abraham Darby. Trisha brings on the butterflies with heat-loving annual zinnias.

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