Vibrant blooms of mountain laurel and bluebonnets are painting a picturesque scene in South Texas and the Hill Country.

When it comes to adding color to your garden edges and borders, a blooming shrub can make the difference. But which one will enhance your landscape the best?

Deer do not eat Texas mountain laurel. MORE FINCH: Birds in the San Antonio landscape and what to feed them Another plant that is blooming now is redbud. Redbud is a deciduous, shrublike tree that ...