Well this has been an unusual spring. Normally, our grasses come racing out of the blocks like Olympic sprinters, but this year, it has been more like an old truck with engine problems. Start and stop and then start up again. But maybe we're on course now to better times. Let's take a few seconds to see what help your lawn needs at this point.Read more

Give them every advantage, including well-prepared soil and tall wire cagesRead more

Metroplex gardeners need to give a tip of the Big Tex-size hat to the men and women who make up the nursery industry locally. They're an amazing group of people and talents, and it goes a lot deeper than you probably realize. I thought you might enjoy knowing just a little bit more about how the things you choose and use found their way to your cart and into your gardens.Read more

Achieving the perfect mix of bold ‘statement' plants and fine, airy ones takes time and knowledgeRead more

Amending the soil is a very important step in North Texas yards.Read more

These shrubs, trees and vines are the picky children of the North Texas landscape, often demanding special treatment and performing beautifully only when they get itRead more

This gardening expert is already hearing familiar refrains about St. Augustine, shady areasRead more