by Phyllis Webster | Feb 14, 2026 | The Garden Patch
It’s the time in North Central Texas when freezing weather still threatens, but warm days beckon us to garden! While blooms are imminent, February is still prime time for completing chores that will protect plants and prepare them for spring’s new growth. Early...
by Phyllis Webster | Jan 31, 2026 | The Garden Patch
Mild winters can feel like a gift to gardeners. Roses leaf out. Salvias hold their foliage. And perennials act as if spring has arrived. But don’t think winter is over. As witnessed recently, warm spells often set the stage for one of north central Texas’ challenging...
by Phyllis Webster | Jan 21, 2026 | The Garden Patch
Are you someone who searches magazines and the Internet for the latest trends in fashion and home design? Ever create a Pinterest board of plants you’d like to own or gardens you’d like to stroll? If so, you are likely interested in upcoming horticultural trends. And...
by Phyllis Webster | Dec 31, 2025 | The Garden Patch
As winter settles in and landscapes need less tending, gardeners look ahead. On chilly days it’s fun to cozy up on the couch with a computer and a pile of seed and plant catalogues. Thumbing through page upon page of plant offerings helps drive away winter blues....
by Phyllis Webster | Dec 28, 2025 | The Garden Patch
Out on the lawn there arose a great clatter. One scarcely had time to see what was the matter. And then in a flash, there was noise on the porch — the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Springing from the bed, we ran out the door. Horror of horrors, they had...
by Phyllis Webster | Dec 28, 2025 | The Garden Patch
It may be time to shop, but before you wrap those Christmas presents, consider wrapping up your fall gardening chores. North Central Texas’ long growing season is finally winding down, but there’s still important work to do to ensure your landscape is healthy. Before...
