Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it might as well fall from the sky. A rain barrel is a great way to save money, conserve water, and...

In March, Monarch butterflies move through Texas, laying eggs before they die. They search for milkweed to lay their eggs on, as Monarch...

After a long and harsh winter season, rejuvenating your lawn and landscaping is essential to ensure its health and vitality come spring....

Don’t be afraid to plant roses in the winter! You can plant roses if the ground isn’t frozen. The best time is when temperatures are...

Cardinals are classified as common and abundant in Texas, where they are found throughout all parts of the state, particularly in the...

Leave the Leaves!  Fallen leaves get a bad rap, but they’re really helpful to a garden’s ecosystem. It’s good to leave some leaves where...

The term perennial is used to describe a plant that lives for many years. While some plants may live only a few years, others may persist...

September is a great time to plant vegetables and flowers to enjoy as the temperatures cool down and the leaves begin to fall. Wondering...

In north Texas, wild sunflowers are everywhere along the highway, and many are in construction sites, farms, and raised beds. Of course,...

If you're looking to enhance the beauty of your landscape and find a plant that can withstand the Texas heat, consider the stunning array...

Are earthworms good for the garden? To answer the question, we must first understand what an earthworm is. Earthworms are small,...

Butterflies are delicate and beautiful, and they love to sip the nectar from flowers that are just as colorful as their vibrant wings. If...

Gardening is one of those hobbies you can enjoy your entire life, but as you grow older, some of the physical tasks required to manage...

Did you know we have three species of bluebirds in Texas? In the eastern half of the state, we have breeding eastern bluebirds, and in...

Spring is just around the corner, and children will want to get outside, climb trees, throw rocks, and have fun. Why not introduce your...

Juanita was a little girl who lived in the small village of San Pancho, Mexico hundreds of years ago. Juanita's family were farmers and...

Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for our future generations. It is good for the environment since...

In Ireland, we find the use of vegetables to scare away evil spirits. It is believed that on October 31, which became Halloween over...

You can’t venture into a big box store, nurseries or pass a flower-loving gardener’s yard without seeing marigolds this time of year. It...

On a recent visit to a park in south Dallas, I spotted two black birds cooling themselves among the geese and ducks who had gathered at a...