Welcome Fall With Less Water
By Kevin Pride. Autumn’s arrival with fall blooming, nectar-rich plants that help fuel migrating monarchs — and save water too! Even if the weather still feels summerlike, all the telltale […]
Bush Sunflowers Flourish in the Harshest Conditions
By Cleveland Powell. Many people are familiar with Cenizo, aka “Texas sage” (though not a sage), and how it blooms profusely after summer rain, so much so that the silver […]
Plants to Propagate This Fall
By Julia Silva. Many garden plants, including those sold in nurseries, are initially produced from cuttings. This method provides a way to duplicate existing plants genetically — and you can […]
Three Kinds of Mistflowers
By Sarah Gorton. These endearing plants excel in every way: They’re freeze- and heat-hardy, fall-blooming and pleasing to pollinators. But be careful — autumn will roll into winter in the […]
Tale of Two Gayfeathers
By Cleveland Powell. Much to the delight of intrepid naturalists and pollinators alike, these two plants bloom even in drought. When I think of fall in the Hill Country, I […]
Lavender: Love It and Leave It
By Michael Kenny. Add a flourish of Mediterranean panache to your landscape — and say, “Ciao!” to pesky mosquitoes — by planting lavender.Lavender, a native to the Mediterranean region, enjoys […]
Adjust Your Lights for Fall Bird Migration
By Julia Silva. Fall bird migration is approaching — you can help give these nocturnal migrants safe passage on their journey. Designing outdoor lighting isn’t just about the aesthetics. It […]
Understanding Your Lawn’s Seasonal Journey
By Ananya Seth. Got mostly lawn? Practice patience and consistency throughout its annual life cycle to help it survive. As the hot summer sun blazes across South-Central Texas, we feel […]
Help Your Trees During the Drought
By David Abrego. Hand-watering with a hose is still the most precise method for watering trees.A newly planted tree requires more care since it doesn’t have a very large root […]
Zinnia, A Spectacular Summer Annual
Deciduous. Flowering. Deer Resistant. Attracts Butterflies. Full Sun. Low Water. Zinnias easy to grow from seed and can even be planted into summer, blooming all the way up to December. […]