I never understood all the fuss about roses. Sure, they’re beautiful and fragrant and romantic, but who wants a plant that’s finicky, disease prone and covered in thorns? Not me. …
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You just bought a house you really love. Every time you step inside the front door, you can’t help but smile. It really is your dream house. Only trouble is,…
You paid a pro to landscape your yard, and you love the way it looks, but now you want to add some edibles. The good news is you don’t have…
Looking for green gift ideas? How about an edible bouquet of garden greens? An arrangement of Swiss chard, fennel, and baby carrots with green tops makes a lovely gift for…
Adopt these watering practices and you’ll be watering smarter: Water plants deeply, but less frequently, to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance. Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses for…
Healthy soil is key to a healthy and happy landscape, whether you’re growing vegetables or ornamentals. Here are 5 easy steps to improve the health of your soil. Get asoil testto…
No one ever said that Texas was an easy place to live. At any given time, depending on what corner of the state you’re in, it’s either way too hot,…
Many homeowners make room for tomatoes, but what about Swiss chard? Or fennel and kale? There’s not time like the present to start growing your own vegetables so you can…
With just a little planning, you can turn an unappealing, low-light area into a place that beckons you to come sit for a while. Of course you can’t grow sunflowers…
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