These Guys Are Good for your Garden
By Malachi Leo. Leapin’ lizards! Tiny dinosaurs have set up shop in your yard. Don’t worry, they’re harmless — unless you’re an insect. There are many different lizards that one […]
Tackle winter weeds now
Winter weeds may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, but the best way to control them is to limit their growth at the beginning of their life […]
Welcome Fall With Less Water
By Kevin Pride. Autumn’s arrival with fall blooming, nectar-rich plants that help fuel migrating monarchs — and save water too! Even if the weather still feels summerlike, all the telltale […]
Bush Sunflowers Flourish in the Harshest Conditions
By Cleveland Powell. Many people are familiar with Cenizo, aka “Texas sage” (though not a sage), and how it blooms profusely after summer rain, so much so that the silver […]
Plants to Propagate This Fall
By Julia Silva. Many garden plants, including those sold in nurseries, are initially produced from cuttings. This method provides a way to duplicate existing plants genetically — and you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]