Three Kinds of Mistflowers
By Sarah Gorton. These endearing plants excel in every way: They’re freeze- and heat-hardy, fall-blooming and pleasing to pollinators. But be careful — autumn will roll into winter in the […]
Tale of Two Gayfeathers
By Cleveland Powell. Much to the delight of intrepid naturalists and pollinators alike, these two plants bloom even in drought. When I think of fall in the Hill Country, I […]
Lavender: Love It and Leave It
By Michael Kenny. Add a flourish of Mediterranean panache to your landscape — and say, “Ciao!” to pesky mosquitoes — by planting lavender.Lavender, a native to the Mediterranean region, enjoys […]
Adjust Your Lights for Fall Bird Migration
By Julia Silva. Fall bird migration is approaching — you can help give these nocturnal migrants safe passage on their journey. Designing outdoor lighting isn’t just about the aesthetics. It […]
Understanding Your Lawn’s Seasonal Journey
By Ananya Seth. Got mostly lawn? Practice patience and consistency throughout its annual life cycle to help it survive. As the hot summer sun blazes across South-Central Texas, we feel […]
Help Your Trees During the Drought
By David Abrego. Hand-watering with a hose is still the most precise method for watering trees.A newly planted tree requires more care since it doesn’t have a very large root […]
Zinnia, A Spectacular Summer Annual
Deciduous. Flowering. Deer Resistant. Attracts Butterflies. Full Sun. Low Water. Zinnias easy to grow from seed and can even be planted into summer, blooming all the way up to December. […]
The Reds and Greens of Summer
By Brad Wier. You may already be getting a little help from the bounty already in fruit all around us. Summer has a bad rep when it comes to transplanting […]
Bee mindful of our wildlife this summer
By Julia Silva. Repurpose an old plastic kiddie pool into a magical retreat for birds, bees butterflies — and maybe even a frog or two! Our toasty Texas summers can […]
You’ve got worms — turning your trash to treasure!
By Natalie Martinez. Vermicomposting is a fun way to reduce food waste, gain compost for your garden and raise wriggly little creatures in the comfort of your own home. In […]