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Native Understory Trees

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.

Native Understory Trees

Season 19 Episode 5 | 26m 46s | CC

Master naturalist Meredith O’Reilly adds dimension with understory trees and shrubs for wildlife appeal. On tour, see how the Hausmanns unite three (now four!) generations in their native habitat garden. Daphne answers: when is the best time to plant a tree? Her pick of the week is Fairy Duster, a drought-tough shrub that brings on the pollinators. John Dromgoole shows how to rid your houseplants

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