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.
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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.
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Growing Cut Flowers: 9 of The Best for North Texas
Imagine coming home every day to a house filled with fresh flowers. Even better, imagine the feeling of knowing that all those fresh flowers came from your own backyard.
Good news: That dream can easily become a reality, even in our challenging North Texas climate. All you need is a bit of preparation and the right kind of flowers. That’s why I pulled together this list for you.
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21 Plants For North Texas That Butterflies Love
Butterflies add beauty and interest to our gardens, but making an effort to attract them also helps to protect a species threatened by climate change and global habitat destruction.
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5 Things You Should Know About Planting Bulbs in North Texas
Late fall and early winter is the time for bulb planting in North Texas. Here are 5 important things you should know about planting spring-blooming bulbs in Dallas/Fort-Worth.
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Plant These Flowers by Seed This Fall for Showy Spring Blooms
Because our ground doesn’t freeze, many annual and perennial flowers can be planted in fall for spring and summer blooms. So, muster the last of your energy before winter comes to start these flowers by seed now (October-November) so that you can enjoy a garden full of bouquet-worthy blooms come springtime.
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Now Is The Time To Plant Wildflowers in North Texas
There are many things that give Texans a sense of state pride, and Texas wildflowers are certainly chief among them. Learn how to bring home the magic of Texas wildflowers and create a wildflower patch of your own with these helpful tips and recommendations.
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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!
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5 Keys to Growing Poppies Successfully in North Texas
There is nothing quite as beautiful as a delicate poppy blossom. Grow poppies in your North Texas garden with a few simple steps.
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Why Perennials Are Slow to Grow
You find a gorgeous Mexican Bush Sage at your favorite garden center, and plant it with loving care. Thinking about all the memories that you will create together. And then…. nothing.
