How-to do Stuff

Calling all weekend warriors! Take that side-yard space from forgotten to functional with this simple-yet-elegant design. We all have to store our trash and recycle bins somewhere, and most of us [...]

Polish up that green thumb with online gardening and landscaping classes you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch — and earn points to cash in for gardening gear! As businesses begin to [...]

New to gardening? Follow these easy steps to a garden full of perfectly planted perennials that will continue to delight year after year. So you bought a few containers of your very first [...]

Let’s not be so quick to judge the humble weed. After all, they are green, native and an important part of a diverse, stable ecosystem. We have been blessed recently with plenty of rain to make [...]

In Texas, a lawn is a precious thing —not a default groundcover to be wasted on side yards and medians. But selecting the right turf type makes all the difference. Despite all the wonderful [...]

Planting and pests are two topics that try even the most experienced gardeners. Fear not, the Garden Geek’s got the answers. At this time of year, there are two things I get an earful of: [...]

Keeping a nature journal encourages you to slow down and really see — not just look at — the natural world going on around you. I suspect that if you’re a regular visitor to Garden Style San [...]

While the age of a tree has no bearing on the care it needs, knowing its age can satisfy many a curious mind. When the Garden Geek makes the occasional house call, it’s not uncommon for [...]

Wishing there was a bit more color in your winter garden? Feed the birds! This simple activity is a fun and easy way to liven up your landscape. By Calvin Finch, Ph.D. Bird feeding is a fun and [...]

Bugs and good grub. These are two tasty reasons an armored, insect-eating mammal may be digging about your yard. Have you ever been rushing out the door on your way to work only to suddenly be [...]