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Trees and shrubs that produce small fruit are extremely important to our feathered and furry friends during the winter. But they are also very appealing to the eye. For both reasons, let’s plant [...]

This time of year doesn’t lend itself to putting a bouquet of fresh-from-the-garden flowers on the table. But a dried grass arrangement is the perfect substitute — and you don’t even [...]

Gardening can be wasteful at times, what with all the cardboard and plastic packaging of planting materials. But being mindful of the quality and lifecycle of the purchases you make can minimize [...]

Take a look around your landscape. Is it looking limp? Lacking structure? Give it some backbone — of Texas-style evergreens, that is. Believe it or not, having an attractive, low-maintenance, [...]

Common annual cool season weeds in our area come up from the seeds of last winter. Deal with their arrival with these tips. What a relief to have cool weather and periodic rains! But wait. What [...]

Texas may not be known for its seasonal color, but apparently nobody told sumac. Winter brings rust-red fruit to its woody branches and creamy white blooms beckon bees and butterflies come [...]

Putting the right plants in the right places can make the difference between thriving and barely surviving. The secret is knowing your yard’s unique microclimates. According to an old song, the [...]

Leaves provide multiple benefits to your landscape. While you have several options to get rid of them, it might be simpler to just allow them to lie wherever they may fall. The leaves are [...]