Gardening Expertise Blog

Watering Wilting Plants Isn’t Always the Answer

By Gail Dugelby. It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil...

Don’t Let Nutsedge Drive You Nuts

By Malachi Leo.  Beware this sleeping hydra in your lawn and garden beds — now is the time to catch it before it gets out...

Proper Pruning in Late Spring

By Cleveland Powell. Trimming is not required for plants to be healthy. But when done strategically it can enhance the look of your summer landscape....

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...