r/HoustonGardening

I have a large passion vine in a pot in my backyard, going on year four. Normally by this time of year the gulf fritillaries have shown up and started cutting it back, however I haven’t seen one since early summer (before mine had blooms) and I haven’t gotten any caterpillars.

Has anyone seen gulf fritillaries in their yard this year?

I’d like to keep my passion vine intact for the fritillaries I hope will arrive, but it’s also quickly taking over a whole corner of my yard.

My side yard is next to a busier road that I’d like to add a line of trees or bushes to help add extra privacy and noise reduction. The existing wood fence is roughly 8ft tall and 80ft long. I’m hoping to do a 4-5 foot edge against the fence line to add a set of tree or bushes. The area gets full sun. What would you recommend?

I’m new to growing sage in Houston. Buchanan’s had some tiny seedlings and I planted it in a deep container. It’s getting about 6 hours of sun and I’m watering it every other day. Any recommendations on watering guidelines? It’s already grown about 2 inches.

Hey i’m in the NW houston area and im looking for the best place to get perlite, orchid bark, coir, bone meal, and other soil amendments like that. Obviously in NW houston in preferred but ill make the drive if theres a great spot somewhere else. Thanks in advance yall!