By Christy Jones REVEAL: Gold Star Esperanza (Tecoma stans ‘Gold Star’) This semi-evergreen, native shrub is a favorite among Houston […]
Avoid Insect Damage This Summer
by James Holmes, Harris County Master Gardener Gardens and yards contain a variety of insects that may be harmful […]
Petrified Wood Collection
By Christy Jones Did you know that Mercer’s Prehistoric Garden not only has a collection of ferns, voodoo lilies, and […]
A Drought Tolerant Garden from the Ground Up
With approximately 250 days between the last and first frost in Texas, Gulf Coast gardeners enjoy a longer growing season […]
Mercer Offers Online Plant Shopping Tips
Online plant shopping provides unrivaled convenience, access to new plants, and safety. The Mercer Society offers several online plant sales […]
Discover Mercer’s New Crinum Lily Collection
By Christy Jones Despite their name, crinum lilies are perennial flowers in the Amaryllis family unrelated to true lilies. Their […]
Mercer’s Irrigation Masters
By Jamie Hartwell, Volunteer Coordinator If you’ve ever worked on a suburban sprinkler system, you can understand the maintenance required […]
What a Scent-sation!
By Jennifer Garrison Education Director at Mercer Botanic Gardens Spring is in the air at Mercer Botanic Gardens, but roses, […]
A Drought Tolerant Garden from the Ground Up
With approximately 250 days between the last and first frost in Texas, Gulf Coast gardeners enjoy a longer growing season […]
Name that Flower
By Christy Jones Gold Star Esperanza (Tecoma stans ‘Gold Star’) This semi-evergreen, native shrub is a favorite among Houston area […]