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.
Love Gomphrena? Here’s How To Grow It From Seed
A growing awareness of the environmental impacts of the traditional cut flower industry is turning many sustainability-minded North Texans to growing their own cut flowers at home. One old-fashioned flower quickly becoming a favorite of North Texas’ hobby floral farmers thanks to innovations in breeding and its low input requirements is gomphrena.
2021 North Texas Spring Plant Sales
Shopping spring plant sales is an opportunity to fill your garden with plants well-suited to our unique North Texas climate while supporting local garden and nature organizations. Due to the pandemic, there are fewer plant sales in Dallas/Fort-Worth than in years past (despite the growing population of gardeners), but here is a round-up of this year’s sales in our area.
How To Grow Cosmos in North Texas
Cosmos are quintessential cottage garden flowers that thrive in our hot North Texas summers. Here is a quick guide to growing cosmos in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The Scientific Evidence That Marigolds Repel Tomato Pests
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.