Instead of giving your mom a bouquet of flowers this year for Mother’s Day (again), why not help her grow her own flowers? Talk about a seriously thoughtful gift! Whether she’s a bonafide garden guru or just discovering her green thumb, show your appreciation for her with an expertly-picked gardening gift that will bring her joy all year round.
An important part of my work as an educator is the testing and trialing of different plants to assess their performance in our challenging (and unpredictable) North Texas climate. I’m grateful to have relationships with the world’s leading plant breeders, and they generously send me new plants to trial before they hit the market.
Many beginner gardeners assume that anything available for purchase at the grocery can be easily grown at home. Strawberries and blueberries are readily available at the grocery year-round, but they are some of the most difficult fruits to grow in North Texas.
Aphids are a nuisance in the garden, but luckily there are some easy ways to deal with them that don’t involve harsh chemicals. Before we get to those, let’s talk about why they showed up in the first place.
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.
Thinking of adding new trees to your landscape? Consider Texas native trees. There are numerous benefits including many that could save you money.
