Beautiful & Sustainable Outdoor Environments
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 »
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 »
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 »
With a cold front and the first fall frost just around the corner, ready your landscape with a few basic tips and find out what plants to cover, which to bring indoors, and which are done for the season. Read more »
Learn to water wisely with this simple, handy gardening tool that checks the moisture levels in your garden soil and pots. Read more »
Save water, time and money by following the seven time-tested principles of Xeriscaping Read more »