Is your home ready to withstand winter weather?
While they’re rare, hard freezes do happen in South Texas. A little planning will go a long way in preventing major home and landscape disasters. Freezing temperatures are forecasted this [...]
Fa la la flora
Most plants are dormant in winter. But there are a few that will make your landscape a yuletide treasure. From holly and mistletoe to poinsettias and Christmas trees, plants have always played a [...]
Holiday help from your garden
Let your landscape lighten up the season with helpful last-minute gifts, delightful drinks and much-needed peace. With holiday shopping, baking cookies and a whole-house deep cleaning still on my [...]
Contain the colors of the season
Don’t let drought stop you from sprucing up your landscape. Just think inside the box. Just because Stage 2 watering rules remain in effect doesn’t mean you can’t add a bit of color to your [...]
Dogwoods: Underappreciated and underutilized
The creamy flower clusters and abundant white berries are distinctive, but its burgundy autumn color is a standout in an evergreen landscape. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ tree-planting [...]
The most perfect planting time of the year?
Since the drought persists, it’s best to limit how much we plant and instead focus our attention on what we plant. As mentioned before, fall and winter are perfect times to plant woody [...]
