Whether you want to grow food, cut flowers, perennials, or a more beautiful lawn, The Dallas Garden offers timely gardening advice based on scientific research and decades of experience.
As if I needed another reason to love tomatoes. New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit held in April just gave me one: it turns out that lycopene—the antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes and watermelons their gorgeous red color—may play a powerful role in supporting liver health and even preventing weight gain.
Spring is here, and if you’ve been thinking about starting a garden—maybe for the first time ever, or maybe just the first time in a long while—you are not alone. This is the season when a lot of people get the itch to grow something, and it’s also the time when that excitement can turn into confusion really quickly.
I founded The Dallas Garden School because of the overwhelming amount of snake oil sold to gardeners online and on social media. Self-proclaimed gardened gurus love teaching tricks and quick fixes and all sorts of techniques that have no scientific-basis and lack any evidence of effectiveness. One of the most
Growing bush beans in North Texas is a great way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce with minimal effort. These compact plants thrive in our region’s warm climate, producing good harvests even in small spaces.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, bush beans are an excellence choice for North Texas gardens, offering heat-tolerance and adaptability to a variety of growing conditions.
There’s a certain magic to growing grapes—perhaps it’s the sun-soaked Mediterranean feel or the allure of your own private vineyard.
As a North Texas gardener, you might be wondering, Can I really grow grapes here? The answer is, actually, yes!
February is a pivotal month for North Texas gardeners. With warmer days on the horizon, it’s time to get serious about planting cool-season crops while preparing for the upcoming spring planting frenzy. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or fruit trees, February is a prime time to set your garden
