Summers in the Southern Plains can be real scorchers. While gardeners in more northern climates are forced to rest their gardens completely for a long winter spell, those of us…
Most gardeners are familiar with the major benefits of mulch: conservation of water, cooler soil temperatures, and a reduction in weeds. The first two benefits are especially important in areas…
Dream of cooler days. August is the month when many gardeners in our region dream of moving to cooler climes. Northern gardeners lament the month of January, but we suffer…
I have a special love in my heart for those plants that flower in the beastly heat of late summer in the Southern Plains. When you and your garden are…
Mitigate the heat. Make sure your garden beds are mulched with 2 to 4 inches of organic mulch; this conserves water and moderates soil temperature for your plants. Water, then…
Many gardeners have heard of the “three sisters,” a traditional example of companion planting for corn, beans, and squash. Fewer gardeners are familiar with the concept of a plant guild,…
Fortunately for the gardening community of Central Texas, there are a number of excellent nurseries that offer native trees. The following are a few of my favorites that offer quality…
“The new catalog is out!” “Did you get your catalog?” “Have you seen the new catalog yet?” I hear these questions twice a year from my horticulture colleagues. “The” catalog…
Give some turf types water, let other types go dry. During June, zoysia, Bermuda, and buffalo grass lawns may go dormant; save yourself a lot of time and water and…
There are several harbingers of warmer weather in the Southern Plains: blooming wildflowers, freshly mowed lawns, and, unfortunately, the appearance of fire ant mounds. Nothing quite says “Summer is coming”…
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