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...

Which are the most beneficial insects? We’re talking about bugs that are good for plants in the garden and eat pests that would otherwise...

At a recent presentation on container gardening the speaker talked about the importance of fertilizer. Although fertilizing is not...

Expanded shale is a soil amendment that is gaining popularity among gardeners in the United States and for good reason. It can retain...

A roller coaster of temperatures isn’t unusual for spring in Texas, but gardeners need to be aware of the impact of this year’s weather...

Many people choose to place coffee grounds straight onto the soil and use it as a fertilizer. Remember that while coffee grounds add...

Oxalis is a flowering plant in the wood-sorrel family, which is comprised of over 500 species. It can be found throughout the world...

There are several factors why succulents are popular. The most obvious reason is ‘natural’ charm, as evident in their dominance in social...

The Christmas cactus is everywhere during the holiday season, with good reason. It's a blooming succulent that is easy to care for, has...

As cooler weather begins around the state, start preparing your gardens and lawns for the drop in temperatures. A good rule of “green”...

Are you struggling with areas in your landscape that are bare? Your neighbor has St. Augustine, and it looks okay, but you are not sure...

Plant water-efficient, well-adapted, and/or native shrubs, trees, and grasses. Choose plants that are drought and heat-tolerant and can...

As the newest Historian of the Frisco Garden Club, I would say that I have big shoes to fill. Really though, my challenge is that our...

Frisco Life Thursday, March 27, 1997

Pesticide Black pepper protects plants by killing or repelling various pests. A study by a Doctoral student showed that pepper was...

Lupinus texensis Texas lupine has larger, more sharply pointed leaves and more numerous flower heads than similar lupines. Light-green,...

(RESOURCE, BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND GARDENS) 1. Even Numbers of Plants While natural things often come in pairs (two eyes, two legs, two...

Even though the thermometer encourages you to stay indoors, February is a great month to get outside and get your hands dirty. You can...

Long before the advent of Christianity , plants, and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter....

Currently, Wild Turkey thrives in Texas. There are an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 in Texas with the largest population found in the...