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 […]
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 […]
The most passionate uninvited guest ever
By Cleveand Powell. If you’ve seen a boastfully bright orange butterfly beating about your bushes, you might have a rogue passionflower vine hiding in plain sight. Sometimes, uninvited guests can […]