Whether you're a gardening expert or can't keep a succulent alive, today is the day to strive for a greener thumb, celebrate the beauty of plants and embrace the joy of growing something of your own.

North Texas weather is volatile: A breezy, cool-but-not-cold day can quickly turn into a frigid winter scene when a cold snap comes through. And if you're worried about all the plants in your yard, ...

Each year, Central Texas gardeners face eminent heat, drought, floods or freezes, sometimes all four. The following story ran July 11, 2022, just months after a major freeze, and just before our ...

You hear people talking about planning their landscapes toward a “more natural look.” Too often, however, it ends up with native plants set into unnatural designs that don’t look right for our part of ...

Monarch butterflies have left Texas on their migration north. They will return in September and October, but if you have flowers blooming in your landscape, you probably have lots of other butterfly ...

I grew up in College Station. I loved gardening, but it was hot by 8:30 in the morning. I got up early to get my work done, but I seldom finished much before noon. I stayed in the shade until late ...