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
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…
IN THE GARDEN: Beneficial birds and a ‘bad guy’
Many birds can be extremely helpful when it comes to controlling unwanted guests, aka damaging…
IN THE GARDEN: Native plants database; repelling aphids
Native plants are the most important factor in helping the birds. Only native plants play…
IN THE GARDEN: Cross-pollination; watch out for snakes
Carolyn asked: “Will my apple tree pollinate my plum tree?” Great question, Carolyn. Apple trees…
IN THE GARDEN: Winter stratification and the delightful titmouse
As winter blankets the landscape with its chilly embrace, nature undergoes a subtle yet crucial…
IN THE GARDEN: Composting 101; garden journaling
Start a composting pile with all those leaves in your yard. Here is how you…
IN THE GARDEN: Plants need the cold; clever killdeer
Brrrr! It’s cold out there. Winter is a necessity for many plants. The colder weather…
IN THE GARDEN: The perennial poinsettia; January duties
Did you know some poinsettias can grow up to 8 feet tall? You could use…
IN THE GARDEN: Picking a fruit tree
Ask yourself several questions before choosing a fruit tree to perhaps determine why. For instance,…