My third grass is one I learned about from my dad when I was a kid. Lindheimer's muhly. This is Texas grass that's native to ...

Plant Texas wildflowers this fall for a colorful spring display. Expert tips on timing, seed mixes, and care for lasting ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the most reliable plants you can add to a West Texas garden. They thrive in our hot, dry ...

A rock pathway directs water from the gutter on this home to the native plants in a garden designed by landscaper Carrie Dubberley. Carrie Dubberley Taylor Kirkland loves his creek-side property in ...

As I walked into a doctor’s appointment the other day I made mental note of the plants in their landscape. It was a commercial landscape that you might otherwise have thought was reasonably attractive ...

I’ve been observing North Texas gardeners and our landscaping habits since 1970. I’ve tried to point out places where we could save time, energy and money, and, in a few cases, I’ve made progress. For ...

Warm weather has us Texans flocking to our favorite plant nurseries in a humble attempt to figure out how to create landscapes that will not only survive, but also thrive for years to come. The Texas ...

Q: I’m looking for a plant to replace several holly ferns that used to be in shade until we lost a post oak tree. The ferns have been barely hanging on since we had the tree removed. I’d like a ...

It’s hard to imagine a time when there’s more to get done with your lawn and in your landscape. The first days of March mark the end of the dormant season, and by the time this month ends things will ...

I don’t see them regularly, but I often smell them. The flowers of the sweet olive (Osmanthus fragrans), which appear in fall ...