Time To Tackle Transplanting
The weather and soil are cooler now, making it the ideal time to relocate existing plants. January happens to be the most favorable time of year to relocate existing plants. […]
Your Landscape Can Be Colorful in Winter
By Casey Cuellar. Just because the sky is gray doesn’t mean your landscape has to be!Once the leaves fall, you think of winter in gloomy, drab colors. But just because […]
Focus on Fruit Trees
By David Abrego. There are several fruit trees that are well-adapted to our climate. Choose wisely and you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your labor before you know it. If […]
Winter Blooms for Busy Bees and Butterflies
By Mark Peterson. South Texas weather can be wacky and frustrating to humans. But drastic weather changes can really perplex pollinators too. Learn how you can help them out. One […]
The Secret Life of Roots: How Plants Survive in Winter
By Jennifer Granneman. Above ground, plants stop growing in winter. But below ground they tell a very different story. During the winter months days are shorter, providing less sunlight that […]
Dress Your Landscape in Layers
By Sasha Kodet. Protect your garden from a cold snap and keep backyard wildlife cozy with careful landscape design. Sweater weather is here! Wrapped in layers with a warm mug […]
Winter Transplanting
Winter is the most favorable time of the year to relocate existing plants. Keep these basic guidelines in mind for most transplanting situations. Timing – Mild temperatures mean less stress […]
Sweet Olive
Sweet Olive is one of those plants whose sweet fragrance gnaws at you for weeks before you realize it’s been there the whole time. This small tree’s flowers would be […]
Fruit Trees Add Flavor to Your Landscape
By Malachi Leo. If you’re planting trees this season, read on for several fruit-producing varieties that are well-adapted to our climate. There are always rewards for gardening. Every moment of […]
Upcycling Wilted Blooms
By Casey Cuellar. Ready to part with those wilted blooms? You don’t have to! When done right, death becomes them. No magic spell necessary. Whenever I receive flowers, I wish […]