Q: I love the purple flowers of 'Silverado' sage after a rain, but I do not love how stalky the shrubs can become. I have been careful to not over water them and even tried light pruning. The bushes ...

No plant takes the heat better than this beautiful blooming bush.

Q: Can I trim a purple sage that’s grown too tall? If so, when and by how much? A: You can take up to one-third of the stem growth off a Texas purple sage (ceniza), and late January or early February ...

A: Yes, you can prune Texas sage or cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) severely, removing a half or more of the plant, but keep in mind the stems will look naked until new growth begins. I'd wait until ...

Question: We purchased a purple sage plant last year. Two weeks ago three little flowers appeared and fell off the next day. The plant appears healthy, but nothing seems to be blooming. We live in ...

A Texas sage that has burst into full bloom in July is a welcome sight, but not just because it’s so beautiful. Texas sage is my favorite weather indicator plant. These tough Texas natives are adapted ...

Texas sage bushes, also called Texas rangers, are a familiar sight in Tucson. Older houses in particular may have large specimens of this plant. The Texas sage is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, ...

We want our gardens to look good, pleasing to the eye, whenever possible, but occasions arise when our gardens need tough love. Right now, in late winter, is one such occasion, particularly for ...