Spring Planting in Zone 8B: Flowers That Thrive in Central Texas

It's springtime in Central Texas, and that means it's time to add a little color to your yard. Not everyone has a "green thumb", but with a little help you can have a beautiful garden that is the envy of all of your neighbors.

From Plant Killer to Garden Helper: Finding Your Green Thumb

If killing plants was illegal, then I would be serving multiple life sentences right now. Luckily for me, not being able to properly care for plants isn't a crime, yet. I know I'm not the only person that struggles when it comes to maintaining flowers in a garden, so I've done a little bit of research to try and figure out what steps can be made in order to have the best chance of keeping a beautiful and well-maintained garden all year round.

️ Zone 8B Secrets: Planting Smarter, Not Harder

One of the most important steps in cultivating your flora is knowing when and what you should be planting. It's not as easy as just going to the store and picking out what you think are the prettiest flowers. You need to know which USDA plant hardiness zone you live in before planning your green space. Central Texas, Waco to Georgetown, primarily lies in the 8B zone.

➡️☀️ Frost-Free Planting: Timing Your Texas Blooms ️

The best time to plant your garden for the spring season is in mid-March to April. This should happen right after the last frost of the winter season. This gives you the opportunity to plant both cool-season and warm-season foliage.

You'll finally be able to decide which flower to grow in your garden after figuring out your hardiness zone and determining when that last frost is going to happen. Here is my list of the best annuals for planting in Central Texas.