by Phyllis Webster | Nov 15, 2025 | The Garden Patch
Ever hear about the 70/30 gardening rule? It’s not so much a rule as a template for successful landscape and garden design — a framework that helps balance structure and spontaneity. As such, 70/30 is interpreted in various ways, such as the division of various plant...
by PIATTFILMS | Nov 8, 2025 | The Garden Patch
Autumn arrives late in North Central Texas, but plants react quickly to the subtle weather changes. Cooler nights, brisk winds and shorter days trigger deciduous plants to begin their fall color change and the inevitable leaf drop that follows. Homeowners respond with...
by Phyllis Webster | Oct 25, 2025 | The Garden Patch
A pocket garden may be small, but it can make a mighty impression due to its versatility. It’s attractive, yet functional. For example, a pocket garden can provide edibles, such as herbs, vegetables and fruit. It may serve as an alternative landscape that replaces...
by Phyllis Webster | Oct 21, 2025 | The Garden Patch
Pumpkins may be fall icons, but the season’s true richness lies in the vibrant colors and textures exhibited by its plants. The pink glow of gulf muhly plumes, the magenta berries of American beautyberry, the bright yellow, orange and purple of fall blooming...
by Phyllis Webster | Sep 20, 2025 | The Garden Patch
It’s no secret that north central Texas is growing by leaps and bounds. Someone left out a welcome mat that says, “Ya’ll Come!” The hand of hospitality also extends to some of our most delicate and endangered creatures — monarch butterflies. Due to a cooperative...
by Phyllis Webster | Sep 6, 2025 | The Garden Patch
A pocket garden may be small, but it can make a mighty impression due to its versatility. It’s attractive, yet functional. For example, a pocket garden can provide edibles, such as herbs, vegetables and fruit. It may serve as an alternative landscape that replaces...
