IN THE GARDEN: Ideal mowing heights for different grasses
Maintaining your lawn at the correct height is crucial for the health and appearance of…
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IN THE GARDEN: Poisonous plants; pollination push
Venomous snakes and spiders aren’t the only things to be mindful of when outdoors. Some…
IN THE GARDEN: Protecting plants from heat; killing kitchen gnats; natural itch-relief ideas
As summer approaches in Texas, it’s crucial to take preventive measures to protect your garden…
IN THE GARDEN: May to-do list and sweet snacks for orioles
Daughter-father gardening duo Martelle and Bill Luedecke offer the following checklist of duties for May:…
IN THE GARDEN: Grasshopper for dinner?
Many birds can be extremely helpful in controlling unwanted guests—aka damaging insects—in our gardens. Bluebirds,…
IN THE GARDEN: Frost protection tips; spring essentials checklist
With temperatures expected to drop into the teens this week, it’s crucial to protect your…
IN THE GARDEN: Flower talk
Let’s talk about flowers for your Highland Lakes homes and landscapes. Here are some choice…
IN THE GARDEN: Pruning, planting, and purple martins
While you are trimming your oak and mesquite trees, it is tempting to continue pruning….
IN THE GARDEN: Journal your garden and landscape
January is always a great time to reassess what we did last year and project…
IN THE GARDEN: Native Plant Week sale and November duties
Celebrate Native Plant Week at the Native Plant Society of Texas’ Fall Native Plant sale…
IN THE GARDEN: Frost tolerant vs. susceptible
For fall gardening, it is important to know which vegetables you are planting are frost…
IN THE GARDEN: Bird stories and flutterings
When you are in your garden, or simply outside, listen to the birds; they have…
IN THE GARDEN: Honeybee AC, monarch migration, plant communication
Have you noticed LOTS of bees around any and all sources of water? They’re not…
IN THE GARDEN: Saving herbs for later
Did you know thyme gets its name from Greek word for bravery: thymus? Are your…
IN THE GARDEN: Made in the shade, fall planting, bat houses
Are you hanging out in the shade these days to stay cool? You can plant…
IN THE GARDEN: Ladybugs, buntings, and bulbs
Ladybugs are voracious predators as both adults and larvae. A ladybug larvae can eat up…
IN THE GARDEN: It’s summer; think fall pumpkins
Whether you want pumpkins for Halloween decorations or yummy desserts, planting by July 4 is…
IN THE GARDEN: Drip and soak
In anticipation of a hot summer in Central Texas (imagine that), watering trees and shrubs…
IN THE GARDEN: Oak wilt and June duties
Pruning oak trees in the summer poses a significant risk due to the threat of…
IN THE GARDEN: Plants for pest-free patio
Bug spray is not everyone’s favorite fragrance. However, plants in containers are rather pleasing. The…
IN THE GARDEN: Annual vs. perennial; May jobs
Choosing plants can be confusing at times. What is the difference between an annual and…
IN THE GARDEN: Spring has Sprung 101
New mesquite green is bursting. Scissor-tailed flycatchers are here, and painted buntings will arrive soon….
IN THE GARDEN: Shady veggies, grasshopper stopper, raised bed alternatives
Darin of Bertram asks: “I have extended our garden area to include some shady spots….
IN THE GARDEN: Hello, hummingbirds; goodbye, mosquitoes
You’ll soon hear your first hummingbird “fly-by.” When the hummers arrive, fix their food a little…