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BY DACIA GARCIA
Barryhill’s gardening tips • Plant native plants which will adapt well to the limestone and clay in the Texas soil. Some native plants include flame acanthus, also known as the hummingbird bush, and esperanza, also known as yellow bells. • Plant in the fall so plants have time to dig their roots in and take up water from the ground rather than depending on you to be their only water source.
Texas native plants are the most successful plants in the area including the Yellow Bunny Ears Cactus.
Barryhill Garden Center sells a range of plants from perennials and tropicals to houseplants.
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Barryhill Garden Center helps gardeners grow Kevin Barry was raised with a green thumb. After developing his gardening skills at his grandfather’s farm in South Dakota, Barry went on to get a degree in horticulture in business. Now, with nearly 40 years of gardening experience, Barry teaches others how to successfully garden through his business, Barryhill Garden Center. The background What they o er Customers can nd all sorts of plants, from perennials and tropicals to houseplants and herbs and vegetables. The business sells items for plant care including plant food and soil, mulch, compost and pottery. Those looking to start their garden from scratch can nd an array of ower, fruit and vegetable seeds.
Owner Kevin Barry (far left) took ownership of the business in 2021.
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Marketing director Angelica Berkes encourages individuals interested in stepping into the scene to connect with a community. “It’s a whole lifestyle,” Berkes said. “It’s easier when you’re surrounded by people who are like-minded, who want to grow and gain that experience.”
Barry previously managed the center when it was known as Red Barn Garden Center, but purchased and rebranded the business in 2021. Barry said gardening is for everyone and simply takes some trial and error, and his goal is to educate customers no matter where they are in their gardening journey.
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690 A N. Bagdad Road, Leander www.barryhillgc.com
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