The Dallas Garden School

I founded The Dallas Garden School because of the overwhelming amount of snake oil sold to gardeners online and on social media. Self-proclaimed gardened gurus love teaching tricks and quick fixes and all sorts of techniques that have no scientific-basis and lack any evidence of effectiveness. One of the most...

Tomatoes are extremely frost sensitive. Even if frost doesn’t kill them, it can severely damage foliage. Planting early is very risky. Yet, there are people who recommend planting tomato seedlings in North Texas as early as the third week of February in order to give them a headstart. Is planting...

For a long time, companion-planting advocates recommended planting marigolds with tomatoes as pest control. Gardeners knew anecdotally that tomatoes had fewer pest problems when marigolds were around, but the scientific support for the theory just wasn't available.

Nasturtiums are an old-fashioned favorite in the flower garden, but many North Texas gardeners struggle to grow them successfully. Luckily, any gardener can overcome the challenge of growing naturtiums if they plant them at the right time. Here's a quick guide to growing nasturtiums in North Texas.

Tulips are one of the most popular annual flowers grown in North Texas landscapes. Despite their popularity, tulips can be challenging to grow here. The key to dramatic displays - like those at the Arboretum's annual 500,000-bulb celebration - is proper timing and variety selection.