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Monthly Garden Guides

Video Tips

How to Repair Dead Patches in Your Lawn

March 9, 2017

Dead patches in your grass? James shares tips on plugging […]

Freeze Alert

January 6, 2017

We’re getting our first freeze tonight. It shouldn’t be too […]

Winter Weather Freeze Protection

December 8, 2016

We’re having a cold spell tonight, but it’s not too […]

Yucky Whitefly

December 8, 2016

Not flies, not moths, whitefly are about the size of […]

Watch: Brown Patch Fungus

November 10, 2016

Watch this video from James to help you identify & […]

How to Trim Your Mums for a Second Bloom

November 3, 2016

Don’t give up on your mums before they’ve had a […]

Gardening Blog Archive

Freeze Alert: How to Protect Your Plants!

January 22, 2026

Well, here we go again! As of right now, NOAA (our preferred […]

Matt’s Video Guide to Planting Potatoes

January 14, 2026

It’s January…you know what that means…time to plant your potatoes! Check out […]

Top 7 Gardening Must-Do’s for January 2026

December 22, 2025

Welcome to 2026! It’s time to set our gardening resolutions! What do […]

Merry Christmas & Cheers to 2026!

December 22, 2025

Happy Holidays, gardeners! We hope you’re having fun with family and friends […]

Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life!

December 11, 2025

Need to do some peaceful, non-stressful holiday gift shopping? Come take a […]

Top 7 Gardening Must-Do’s for December 2025

December 3, 2025

Holiday season is here…and some cool weather finally! These last few weeks […]

Christmas Trees are Here + Holiday Drinks this Saturday!

November 19, 2025

We’re happy to report that Christmas trees are here and they look….AMAZING!! […]

Gill’s Fav Cold-Hardy Cacti & Succulents

November 12, 2025

Think cacti and succulents only thrive in blazing deserts? Think again! Many […]

Top 6 Gardening Must-Do’s in November 2025

October 30, 2025

Now it’s finally starting to feel like Fall! November in South Texas…one […]

Garden Talk This Saturday + TX Native Plant Sale!

October 22, 2025

In honor of Texas Native Plant Week, we’re hosting the South TX Chapter […]

Lights Out Texas: A Nighttime Lifeline for Migrating Birds

October 15, 2025

Did you know that most birds who migrate through North America travel […]

Top 7 Gardening Must-Dos for October 2025

September 30, 2025

Fall is OUR ABSOLUTE BEST TIME for planting veggies, trees, flowers, and […]

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