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A green lawn in February?

One person’s winter weed is another’s wintergreen lawn. Do you have a green lawn? It seems like a simple question, but the answer depends on when you’re asking. Picture it: [...]

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Winter weeds or Texas wildflowers?

If your lawn looks like it’s drowning in winter weeds, it may be a good time to start mowing, cutting or weeding. Thanks to moderate weather and recent rains, cool season annual seedlings are [...]

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Plant happy little trees this winter

Cool weather months are ideal for adding trees to your landscape. Just make sure they’re Texas-tough. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ tree-planting season from October to February, this [...]

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Nurture your relationship with your landscape

Striking a balance between your wants and needs is essential to a happy, healthy relationship with your garden. The bond between humans and plants is as ancient as the history of our species. As [...]

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Meet some marvelous mallows

Don’t be fooled by the moniker. Mallows are some of Texas’ toughest plants — and an easy way to add carefree color to your summer landscape. The scorching summer heat may take a toll [...]

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The rise of AI

Automatic irrigation may seem like a convenient way to maintain a verdant landscape, but it comes with a lot of problems for unsuspecting homeowners and the environment. The rise of the machines [...]

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Spring cleaning your landscape

When it comes to spiffing up your yard, less is more. Overwintering wildlife appreciate old blooms and fallen leaves to use as habitat. Following winter freezes and an ice storm that were [...]

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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 [...]

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Welcome migrating monarchs with these fall flowers

Nectar-rich, fall blooming plants are the most important gift we can offer these vibrant voyagers on their journey. Waking up to temperatures in the 60s is a refreshing reminder that fall is [...]

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A lawn doesn’t have to be just grass

There are many flowering plants that coexist happily with your turf and add year-round color and texture. The classic American lawn evokes images of neighborhood barbecues, bare feet, and all the [...]