10 Heat Tolerant Shrubs
In the dead heat of a Texas summer, you may have areas of your yard that are so sunbeaten you just can’t imagine anything surviving in those spots. The challenge of long summer days is that, by midday, the sun’s […]
Gardening
Amendments for Clay Soil Improvement
The curse of clay soil is one of challenges and frustration to grow your flowers and plants. It is well established that clay soils are abundantly rich in minerals, but the soil is difficult for roots to penetrate deeply without […]
Spring Vegetables To Grow in Texas
Texas gardening and producing vegetable varieties is a challenge, but very rewarding. You want to grow disease resistance, high yield and early to maturity vegetables. What spring vegetables to grow in Texas? The less time in the garden from planting […]
Top 10 Annuals for Texas
Annuals are a common solution for many gardeners who need quick-growing flowers to fill their garden beds. A good mix of annual plants can offer vibrant colors for your garden. There are many options to choose from, but selecting the […]
Fun Kid Friendly Garden Ideas
You can create kid friendly garden ideas that will keep them engaged and wanting to learn more. Garden in a Glove To find a project that helps kids learn about seeds, use a transparent plastic glove as a container to […]
Protect Plants For Winter: How To Put Mulch Around Plants?
Mulch is Blanket for Winter Depending on your location, the end of summer or the falling of leaves in the autumn are good indicators that winter is close. Mulching in the Winter is a great way to protect your plants […]
When Can I Start My Garden?
The best time to start your garden will depend on what you want to plant. When you’re planning a vegetable garden, first think about how much your family will eat. Keep in mind that vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squash […]
Small Fruit Trees For Small Gardens
Focusing on small fruit trees for small gardens allows learning to know the fruits that are suitable for your small garden would be a big relief to potential gardeners. This article will also highlight how often these trees bare fruits, […]
How To Rescue Flood Damage Plants In Your Garden
Heavy rainfall followed by flooding not only causes damage to buildings and homes, but can also affect plants in the garden. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done to save a garden that’s been flooded. The extent of most […]
Rain Water Runoff Solutions
Runoff problems? It seems every neighborhood has 1 or 2 properties with serious runoff problems. These areas of bare dirt gather up a momentum of mud every time it rains. The mud ends up on the sidewalk and in the […]
