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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Hot enough for ya? I like to call August the “make or break” month for new gardeners. This is when first-timers either run for the hills (and the A/C) or fully embrace the sweat and stick it out. If you’re sticking it out right now, a big congrats. You just earned yourself a fast-pass to garden nirvana in the fall.
In Texas, July is officially “no man’s land” in the garden. The spring vegetables have succumbed to the heat, it’s too early to plant fall vegetables, and it’s just too damn hot to do anything outdoors other than water. But if you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt, are there still things that you can plant in the garden this time of year? Let’s take a look at what you can plant in your garden in July, region by region, despite the raging Texas heat.
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.
No cottage flower garden is complete without the beauty and elegance of foxgloves. But is it possible to grow foxglove successfully in our brutal North Texas heat? Good news: yes, it is. Once you understand what foxgloves need and how to troubleshoot common problems, you’ll be able to recreate the quintessential English cutting garden in your own backyard.
