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...

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...

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....

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...

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...