Easy Guide to Growing Potatoes in North Texas
Growing potatoes at home is easy and fun. In this guide, I’ll teach you the simple techniques for planting potatoes in your North Texas garden.
Category: Gardening
Growing Berries in North Texas: What You Need to Know
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.
What to Plant in October in North Texas
Ask any longtime North Texas gardener, and they’ll tell you the same thing: October is the best month to have a garden in North Texas. Warm days and cool nights are the perfect recipe for happy plants. Vegetables produce heavily, flowers bloom like crazy, and it’s finally cool enough to work in our gardens for extended periods of time.
Win The Battle Against Aphids
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.
New Class: Native Plant Design
We are pleased to announce our newest class, Native Plant Design: Blending Beauty and Function. The class will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022,…
Your Guide To Growing Nasturtiums in North Texas
Nasturtiums are an old-fashioned favorite in the flower garden, but many North Texas gardeners struggle to grow them successfully. Luckily, any gardener can overcome the challenge of growing naturtiums if they plant them at the right time. Here’s a quick guide to growing nasturtiums in North Texas.
The Best Plant Varieties of 2021
Now that our gardens are taking a winter’s nap, it’s time to start thinking about the garden year ahead. Especially because spring seed-starting is just…
What to Plant in December in North Texas
Not too much is happening this month in our gardens. If we’re lucky, the first freeze will hold off long enough so that we can…
The Best Tulips for North Texas According to Experts
Tulips are one of the most popular annual flowers grown in North Texas landscapes. Despite their popularity, tulips can be challenging to grow here. The key to dramatic displays – like those at the Arboretum’s annual 500,000-bulb celebration – is proper timing and variety selection.
What to Plant in September in North Texas
The fall gardening season is now in full swing. Hopefully you’re getting ready to transplant those cauliflower and broccoli seedlings that you started indoors last…