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Our area hasn’t seen single-digit temps since the 1980s. So what garden tasks should take priority? First, check for leaks. Then assess your plants — or what’s left of them. This [...]

Your in-ground sprinkler system components could have sustained damage. Take these few steps now to avoid bigger, more costly problems later. The winter storm of the century swept across Texas [...]

Celebrated in verse, drama and literature, roses remain a mystery for many of us. Familiarize yourself with this quintessential symbol of beauty and romance. In all of history, roses are the most [...]

If you’re growing modern, ever-blooming roses like hybrid teas (including Knockouts and Belinda’s Dream), February is the time for renewal pruning. With Valentine’s Day fresh in mind, many people [...]

Martins once nested in tree cavities, but they’ve since come to prefer the housing options humans provide. But establishing a colony requires more than just a box on a pole. No matter what the [...]

Plant the beauty of an early Texas spring. Ornamental trees and shrubs are among the first to flower and provide nectar sources for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. One of the keys to [...]

There is a limit to how much water is actually beneficial to your landscape. Make sure you’re the one running the show.  Settling into a new home can be stressful enough without the added [...]

In winter, grass and plants are not actively growing. But winter weeds like dandelions and henbit are multiplying with every drop of water they get.  A quick show of hands please: who has been [...]