Joan Pyron News Today

On a mildly chilly and overcast Friday, homeowners and community members of Tyler’s Azalea District gathered at Pyron Gardens to kick off the Azalea & Spring Flower Trail that continues

"Well, I just put them in the ground and they grow. That's it," Pyron said.

The Azalea Trails officially run from Mar. 24 to Apr. 9, featuring more than ten miles of residential gardens and historic homes covered with azaleas, tulips, wisteria, dogwood and more.

Pyron Garden is open for the pubic during the day, but was closed Tuesday night as strong winds barreled through the streets. The National Weather Service confirmed

Pink, red and coral beauties have been attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world to Tyler for more than 60 years.