Beautiful & Sustainable Outdoor Environments
Wreaths and floral arrangements are a creative way to bring nature indoors, to continue enjoying the bounty of your garden as the days grow shorter and to add a personalized touch of holiday cheer and festivity to your home. Learn some basic tips, check out my Pinterest boards for inspiration, or attend a local event this month for hands-on learning. Read more »
Step by step directions for how to assemble a wreath with plants right out of your garden; Including a color list and wreath making event. Many of our native plants put on their second show of growth and color in the fall, making this the perfect time to head out into your garden to gather flowers, branches and fall colored leaves to make a wreath. Read more »
Discover the benefits of native plants and how you can celebrate them during Texas Native Plant Week! Reduce maintenance, conserve water, and create a thriving landscape and ecosystem that is sustainable and pollinator-friendly. Read more »
A listing of upcoming events in the DFW area: garden tours, native plant sales, butterfly festivals, plus classes and nature activities. Read more »
Fall is the best time to plant to give perennials and shrubs plenty of time to establish roots before the next summer heat wave arrives. Plan your garden now and pick a fall color display you can enjoy for years to come. Read more »
In honor of Pollinator Week, a collection of educational resources about pollinators and gardening to support birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other pollinating animals. Read more »
Explore the benefits of rain gardens with native plants in North Texas landscapes, including a look at how rain gardens can incorporate with dry stream beds, plus a featured landscape as seen in the Dallas Morning News. Read more »
Spring is in the air, and the warmer weather may have you itching to go out into the garden to get your hands dirty! Take advantage of this time to do some spring cleaning in your landscape. Read more »
Fast-growing Arizona Cypress is an evergreen tree adaptable to our North Texas conditions. A beautiful focal point, grouped for screening and windbreak, and a valuable addition to the landscape for year-round wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Arizona Cypress in this detailed profile. Read more »
A native evergreen shrub or small tree, Texas Mountain Laurel is a favorite for its beautiful spring blooms, year-round greenery, wildlife appeal, and adaptability to our North Texas conditions. Find out how to grow and care for it in this detailed profile. Read more »