Daylight saving time ends Nov. 3. After you’ve enjoyed that “extra” hour of sleep, remember to reset the clock on your irrigation controller! For many...
Aside from milder temps, fall — specifically November — also marks the beginning of tree planting season. While we might not yet have the cool...
Avoid trimming stems and mowing leaves this season and you’ll be a hero to butterflies, moths and bees. Horrorstruck by a messy yard? Feeling a...
Beds:
Lawns:
The growing season for grass (and its watering season) is coming to an end. Continue to hand water as needed for trees and other new plantings. Chances of scattered rain are on tap later this week.
October 28, 2024
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People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. […]
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Daylight saving time ends Nov. 3. After you’ve enjoyed that “extra” hour of sleep, remember to reset the clock on your irrigation controller! For many of us, fall is the […]
Aside from milder temps, fall — specifically November — also marks the beginning of tree planting season. While we might not yet have the cool fall weather we’ve been hoping […]
Avoid trimming stems and mowing leaves this season and you’ll be a hero to butterflies, moths and bees. Horrorstruck by a messy yard? Feeling a bit wicked for leaving garden […]
A homeowners association can’t legally require you to water your brown lawn or replace it. If your homeowners association sends you requests to replace your grass, read on. According to […]
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