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A listing of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: plant sales, garden tours, educational events, and festivals. Read more »

Tough, Texas native Desert Willow is a deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub that can take the summer heat and drought. Its beautiful form and long blooming seasons make it a great choice for the landscape and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Desert Willow in this detailed profile. Read more »

A native deciduous holly, the Possumhaw is an ornamental tree or large shrub with bright red berries in winter making it an exceptional choice for seasonal color and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Possumhaw Holly in this detailed profile. Read more »

A native oak for North Texas, Bur Oak is a top shade tree choice for its majestic form, seasonal interest, disease resistance, and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Bur Oak in your landscape in this detailed profile. Read more »

A diverse selection of native and well-adapted trees for North Texas. Includes Shade, Ornamental, and Evergreen trees suited for a variety of spaces and needs and tips for how to choose the right tree to enhance your landscape and improve the environment. Read more »

On the many reasons why we should be planting more native trees, with resources on how they are a vital part of sustainable ecosystems, the values they can bring to a community, home, landscape, and the lives they touch, plus how to get started. Read more »

For this Valentine’s day, show some love for your garden. Mid-February is an ideal time for a number of garden tasks, from pruning summer-blooming perennials, planting trees, shrubs, and a handful of edibles, to planning ahead for a bountiful spring. Read more »

North Texas is predicted to get a prolonged freeze that could be very damaging for our landscapes. Here are a few basic tips on what to expect and what steps you can take to protect your garden. Read more »

Before the rush of spring gardening, with all the excitement of visiting nurseries to find new shrubs, perennials and seasonal color, think about one of the most valuable parts of your landscape: trees. Winter may be a dormant time for trees, but it is the perfect time for planting trees and for taking care of the trees growing already in your landscape. Read more »

The weather outside may be blistering cold, but our winter gardens still afford us opportunities to put our green thumbs to work, and for more than just raking leaves! With roughly 6-8 weeks until the last average frost in North Texas, it is not too late to tend to these winter tasks, many of which will make your spring garden all the more enjoyable. Read more »