Texas Gardening: Texans - What is the worst garden thug you have planted?, 1 by LouC

LouC wrote:
Of course, you are right about the value of the oak and pecan trees. They are messy in the spring and fall but without them my yard would be nothing. We are having a neighborhood picnic here today and the abundant shade will make all the difference in the 94 degrees. Anything worth having requires a little attention. I have also learned where my grandmother's green thumb came from.......the end of a lot of elbow grease.

This picture was taken May 12, 2006. I am way ahead of the pack.