We’re lucky in South Texas to be able to add citrus trees to our gardens with great success. Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, and more thrive here and produce lots … Read More
Start Veggie Seeds Now for a Spring Harvest
Spring in South Texas starts around February 15th – only 37 days away! We may have a couple more cold snaps ahead of us, but it’s time to start planning … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for January 2021!
2021 – lots to look forward to, including new gardening projects! We’ve collected our top January to-do’s to keep your garden healthy and ready for a gorgeous Spring. Check out … Read More
James’ Tips for Preventing Winter Lawn Fungus
Brown patch/Large patch fungus and Take-all Root Rot (TARR) are two unwelcome Fall and Winter visitors to our South Texas lawns. Cool nighttime temperatures and moisture on the grass from … Read More
December Garden Guide
Carnations, larkspur, nasturtium, petunias, poppy Garden Guide: Planting Fall & Winter Annuals Pansies, petunias, alyssum, dianthus, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale, geraniums The roots of hardy plants grow during our … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for November!
November in South Texas is perfect for spending time outdoors with small gatherings of family & friends. Cool weather, crisp evenings, outdoor fires & a beautiful garden…a welcome invitation. Here’s … Read More
November Garden Guide
Beets, carrot, garlic, lettuce, mustard, onion, parsley, radish, Swiss chard, spinach, turnips, herbs Read: Best Timing for Popular Fall Veggies Alyssum, bluebonnets, dianthus, delphinium, hollyhocks, larkspur, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, phlox, … Read More
Plant and Use Fall Herbs and Flowers Together
There’s an abundant palette of garden herbs & flowers that thrive when planted in Fall. No need to keep them separated – pair them together for the perfect garden to … Read More
Wyatt’s Veggie Vlog Part 3: Transplanting Cool Weather Crops
It’s Wyatt again – welcome to part 3 of my Fall Veggie Vlog. I decided to start all my cool weather veggies this year from seed and share video tips … Read More
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
We are lucky that we can garden year-round here in South Texas, but Fall is our best season for planting – especially for trees! Here’s why. Trees (shrubs and perennials, … Read More