Gardening Expertise Blog

Weeds of Summer

By Brad Wier.  A wet spring has welcomed a host of warm-season volunteers to your yard. Recent rain and the longest days of the year...

Lots of Leaves

By Kevin Pride. Thanks to Mother Nature’s generosity, trees, shrubs, vines and grass are flush with foliage. Literally all of them. Not exactly the most...

Do’s and Don’ts of Mulch

Hardwood chips or shreds Bark chips or shreds Leaves Pecan shells Straw Pine needles By Gail Dugelby.  Mulch is a vital component of a successful...

Perfectly Planted Perennials

By Sasha Kodet, SAWS Conservation Planner. New to gardening? Follow these easy steps to a garden full of perfectly planted perennials that will continue to...

How to Tame Your Rain-Revived Wildscape

By Brad Wier. Recent storms were no drought-buster, but they certainly greened up our gardens. Time to tidy up — your neighbors will thank you!...

The principles of pH

By Miguel Rios. Ever had trouble growing vegetables or struggled with plants not reaching their true potential? You may have labored to achieve perfect watering...

Primrose: A Summer Sleeper

By Kevin Pride, SAWS Conservation Field Investigator. Though it’s less common than winter dormancy, some plants — like pink evening primrose — snooze over summer...

Propagating Agave Pups

By Carlos Paris. If you have a mature agave, keep an eye out for little offshoots — aka “pups” — popping up. These small succulents...

Space-Challenged Landscape? Contain Yourself

By David Abrego. More than just conserving space, container gardening also offers portability and creative freedom. Not everyone has the yard for a grand garden....