There’s No Need to Weed and Feed
Forget weed and feeds. The best fertilizer for your lawn is a dressing of compost in the spring and autumn, and allowing the leaves and grass clippings to lay where they fall. Every so often the [...]
3 Reasons Rocks Don’t Rock the Landscape
When it comes to gardening, what happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas. Here’s why Sin City’s gravel-gilded grounds aren’t a good gamble in Texas’ terrain. There’s a common misconception that [...]
Selecting and Measuring 200 Square Feet
Need to lay out a planting bed for the next WaterSaver coupon? Measuring wheels and tapes are obvious choices. But you can also get creative with other, more handy tools from your garden shed. I [...]
Best Butterfly Plants for Central Texas
Providing nectar sources for butterflies is important due to habitat loss and increased use of pesticides in crop fields. You can do your part to provide sanctuary for these insects — and save [...]
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Birds
The first flocks of purple martins will be back from Brazil this week. If you’re enjoying the return of your martins, you’re not alone: It’s the weekend of the Great Backyard [...]
