The Garden Patch

Could the end of winter be more dramatic? Soaring temperatures swiftly followed by breezy, freezing nights. It’s hard for people to know what to wear, so imagine how hard it is to be a plant that’s continuously exposed to Texas weather extremes! Many early spring...

While we enjoyed the recent rains, gardeners in North Central Texas know that drought is a recurring character in the landscape story. Blazing sun, dry winds and weeks without measurable rainfall test even the most seasoned gardener. However, with thoughtful...

In winter, it’s normal to daydream about lush, blooming gardens. Craving warm days and abundant color comes naturally to most gardeners, especially when limbs are bare and many plants are dormant. In our mind’s eye, we visualize fiery reds, verdant greens, glowing...

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...

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...

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...