Whether to Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Freezes in central and south Texas rarely (if ever) cause the ground to freeze and damage underground pipes. But the ones that are exposed are still vulnerable to extreme cold. Over the past few [...]
Have a Hummingbird Garden in Winter
Hardy winter perennials like salvias and Turk’s caps typically thrive without any additional water. And they entice a spectacular show of some of the feistiest, freakiest hummingbirds of the [...]
Five Frosty Favorites For Your Winter Garden
Cool and refreshing, these silvery selections create winter interest and stay strong all summer long. Jack Frost may not be nipping at your plants much this year, but evergreen plant selections [...]
Plant Bulbs in Winter for Color in Spring
South Texas may not be famous for its tulips and daffodils. But with a little tender-loving care, you can coax a rainbow of springtime hues with a mix of bulbs, rhizomes and corms. For those of [...]
Your Winter Garden Is Calling To You
Tool maintenance and prepping your landscape for new plantings are two tasks you can tend to now. Winter has arrived, but just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t spend time in your [...]
Keep Those Living Gifts Alive
Got plants for Christmas? Keep them living long after the season of giving with a few simple tips. Did you get a plant for Christmas? Are you trying to keep it alive for at least a few weeks? [...]
