Published: August 28, 2020 Author: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

6 Heat-Proof Perennials For Your North Texas Garden

We rounded up 6 of the most heat-proof perennials to plant in your North Texas garden. Not only are they beautiful, but these ultra-reliable perennials are all designated as both A&M Texas Superstars and “FlameProof” by the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials department. Virtually indestructible!

Published: August 6, 2020 Author: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

July and August: The Time to Pre-Order Garlic

Though it seems just yesterday that we were harvesting garlic from our gardens, it’s already time to start thinking about next year’s crop. If you decide to order your seed garlic directly, July and August are good times to submit your pre-orders to reserve your garlic for October delivery.

Published: July 31, 2020 Author: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

How To Solarize Your Garden Beds

Solarization is a technique used by organic farmers to rid soil of pests and disease in between crop plantings. It’s an effective and scientifically proven technique that is environmentally-friendly and lazy gardener-friendly. Keep reading to learn how to solarize your home garden beds during summer months when nothing grows in our blazing heat anyway.

Published: July 31, 2020 Author: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

10 Common North Texas Gardening Mistakes

Believe me. I’ve made or seen every gardening mistake imaginable. But mistakes in gardening aren’t necessarily a bad thing. I always say: if you’re not making mistakes in the garden, you’re not doing it right. Mistakes are how we learn, improve, and do better next time. Here are the top ten North Texas gardening mistakes that I see most often and how you can avoid them.