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...

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...

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...

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...

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...