Grown for the Texas climate

North Texas presents real challenges for gardeners. While many catalogs and books describe plant requirements, that guidance is often based on growing conditions in northern states. The climate here is its own.

Winters can be mild, but sharp temperature drops arrive without warning. Summers bring extended heat, periods of drought, and occasional floods. Plants must be resilient to thrive.

The Trial Gardens were established to evaluate how plants actually perform under these conditions, generating practical data for commercial producers, retailers, and home gardeners alike.