It’s here! The 2022 Dallas Garden School Calendar
The Dallas Garden School was founded to create a digital destination where North Texans could access area-specific gardening information delivered in a fresh, exciting, and…
The Best Tulips for North Texas According to Experts
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.
What to Plant in September in North Texas
The fall gardening season is now in full swing. Hopefully you’re getting ready to transplant those cauliflower and broccoli seedlings that you started indoors last…
What To Plant In August In North Texas
Hot enough for ya? I like to call August the “make or break” month for new gardeners. This is when first-timers either run for the hills (and the A/C) or fully embrace the sweat and stick it out. If you’re sticking it out right now, a big congrats. You just earned yourself a fast-pass to garden nirvana in the fall.
Start These Annual Flower Seeds Now for Fall Blooms
Early to mid-July can be a tough time of year for gardening in North Texas because there’s not much to do besides weeding, watering, and…
What To Plant In July In Texas
In Texas, July is officially “no man’s land” in the garden. The spring vegetables have succumbed to the heat, it’s too early to plant fall vegetables, and it’s just too damn hot to do anything outdoors other than water. But if you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt, are there still things that you can plant in the garden this time of year? Let’s take a look at what you can plant in your garden in July, region by region, despite the raging Texas heat.
7 Ways to Help Your Texas Garden Survive Triple-Digit Heat
One thing is for certain: Texas weather is as unpredictable as a startled armadillo. Snow one month, rain the next, and triple-digit heat the month after that. When the temperature suddenly jumps above 100 degrees with little notice, keeping your garden happy, healthy, and productive can be a big challenge.
9 of The Best Native Trees for North Texas
Thinking of adding new trees to your landscape? Consider Texas native trees. There are numerous benefits including many that could save you money.
You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is To Grow Sweet Peas
Nothing compares to the fragrance and beauty of sweet peas. But many people think that they are hard to grow in North Texas. Keep reading…
How To Grow Foxglove
No cottage flower garden is complete without the beauty and elegance of foxgloves. But is it possible to grow foxglove successfully in our brutal North Texas heat? Good news: yes, it is. Once you understand what foxgloves need and how to troubleshoot common problems, you’ll be able to recreate the quintessential English cutting garden in your own backyard.