When buying tulips, the best kind for NTX are single late or double late tulips. The term “late” refers to when the tulips bloom. If you plant “early” type tulips, they tend to have very small blooms and short stems or not bloom at all. Though debated ad nauseam, tulips should be pre-chilled to ensure proper bloom.
As if I needed another reason to love tomatoes. New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit held in April just gave me one: it turns out that lycopene—the antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes and watermelons their gorgeous red color—may play a powerful role in supporting liver health and even preventing weight gain.
Spring is here, and if you’ve been thinking about starting a garden—maybe for the first time ever, or maybe just the first time in a long while—you are not alone. This is the season when a lot of people get the itch to grow something, and it’s also the time when that excitement can turn into confusion really quickly.
I founded The Dallas Garden School because of the overwhelming amount of snake oil sold to gardeners online and on…
Growing bush beans in North Texas is a great way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce with minimal effort. These compact plants thrive in our region’s warm climate, producing good harvests even in small spaces.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, bush beans are an excellence choice for North Texas gardens, offering heat-tolerance and adaptability to a variety of growing conditions.
There’s a certain magic to growing grapes—perhaps it’s the sun-soaked Mediterranean feel or the allure of your own private vineyard.
As a North Texas gardener, you might be wondering, Can I really grow grapes here? The answer is, actually, yes!
February is a pivotal month for North Texas gardeners. With warmer days on the horizon, it’s time to get serious…
Curious about growing celery in North Texas? It can be done, but it’s important to know that growing celery is not without its challenges because of our unique climate. If you want to give celery a try this year, here is a comprehensive guide.
Exciting event for plant lovers! 🌱 The Dallas Garden School is teaming up with Ball Horticulture for the fourth year…
A truly sustainable garden is created not just by using organic pest products, but by preventing the need for their use in the first place. Attracting beneficial insects is one of the most effective and environmentally friendly ways to minimize pest problems in your garde without the need for harsh chemicals.