September in Texas brings a welcome respite from summer’s scorching heat, offering the perfect opportunity to refresh your container garden. As temperatures begin to moderate, many plants thrive in the still-warm days and cooler nights of early fall.
Whether you’re gardening on a patio in Dallas or a balcony in Austin, these potted beauties will bring new life to your outdoor spaces while standing up to our unique Texas growing conditions.
1. Mexican Mint Marigold
Adding a pop of golden yellow to autumn container arrangements, this Texas-tough perennial doubles as both ornamental and culinary treasure. The anise-scented leaves make an excellent tarragon substitute in cooking.
Water sparingly once established as it handles our dry spells with remarkable resilience. Even in Houston’s humidity or El Paso’s desert conditions, this native adapts beautifully…