Lawn and garden strategies for Houston's heat

As Houston's summer weather heats up, your lawn and garden strategy needs to adapt to stay green and healthy.

Flowering plants:

• Vincas
• Begonias
• Lantana
• Hibiscus
• Plumbago
• Esperanza
• Knockout roses

Non-flowering plants that have color and can withstand summer temperatures:

• Caladiums
• Coleus
• Copper leaf plants

Nitrogen fertilizer to 'green up' your yard

• 16-0-0

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