If you can’t take the heat, consider agave
The North Texas summer is hard on traditional garden plants. But one type of plant shrugs off high temperatures and dry conditions and looks stunning all year round: hardy, striking agaves.
Protect Your Ash Trees from the Devastating Emerald Ash Borer
Hundreds of thousands of ash trees in North Texas are under threat from a small and unassuming beetle: the emerald ash borer (EAB). The half-inch-long insect may look harmless, but anyone with an ash on their property should take action now to protect their trees.
Create a Micro-Oasis in Your Backyard with Small Water Features and Water Lilies
Create a small-scale water feature in your own backyard for a lot less effort than you might think.
For Bright Color All Summer Long, Look to Cheerful, Easy Zinnias
Zinnias are as close to instant gratification that you can find in the Texas garden. Easy to grow, heat tolerant and bursting with color, these flowers are guaranteed to take your garden from “blah” to “wow!”
