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Using evergreen plants in your landscape will pay dividends in the long run – both in maintenance and appearance. Instead of choosing annuals that’re bound to be dead by the end of every [...]

The common practice when building homes in the Hill Country or brush country is to simply remove existing vegetation and plant replacements that are more suited to Houston, Anaheim and Virginia. [...]

If you’re lucky enough to have a little piece of Texas for your new home-building site consider preserving as much of it as you can. Preservation is conservation. As a starting point, preserve a [...]

Ok, I’ll admit it — I am not a fan of spiders. Black widows must die at my home because I just can’t bear the thought of dealing with the aftermath of their poisonous bite for me or my dog. But [...]

Good soil mixes play an important role in the success of container gardening. Good soil mixes will support plants through healthy growth by providing nutrients and allowing air to pass through [...]

The summer grilling season is in full swing.  Whether you’re grilling by the beach or in your backyard, using herbs from your garden is a tasty and healthy way to add flavor and color to your [...]

This little one-bite appetizer tastes like summer and packs some major yum using fresh basil. They’re sure to be a hit at your next party. Caprese Tomato Poppers Ingredients: Cherry [...]

Anyone who lives in South or East Texas where deep sandy or sandy loam soils exist knows about leaf cutter ants (Atta texana). Sometimes called cut ants or parasol ants, leaf cutter ants strip [...]