Tag: Gardening

Native Landscapes For Wildlife Webinar Set For March 20

Native Landscapes For Wildlife Webinar Set For March 20

Mar 6, 2024 |

Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s webinar on March 20 for “Native Landscapes for Wildlife,” part of the 2024 Texas Tough Plants series. Learn from John Davis, conservation program coordinator at Austin Parks and Recreation, about creating wildlife habitat at home with a focus on native plants. Register for free at https://tx.ag/NativeLandscapesWildlife to secure your spot among the 100 attendees, or register to view the recording later.

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Cultivate A Tastier, Healthier Future

Cultivate A Tastier, Healthier Future

Feb 14, 2024 |

Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Taste 360, a two-day conference in Bryan-College Station on March 15-16. Explore Texas grapes and wines, healthy eating, flower arrangements, and perfecting backyard gardens with experts from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Register by February 28 for a chance to enhance your gardening skills and learn about food and wine pairings.

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Prune Your Roses And Your Lawn, But Leave The Trees Alone

Prune Your Roses And Your Lawn, But Leave The Trees Alone

Feb 8, 2024 | ,

As February rolls in, Texas gardeners are gearing up for the spring season with a mix of caution and anticipation. According to Larry Stein, a horticulture specialist, it’s essential to tailor gardening activities to your region’s weather patterns, with southern areas getting a head start on outdoor tasks. The month brings a range of tasks, from lawn care to rose pruning, offering opportunities to prepare for the vibrant growth ahead.

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‘Learn To Live With Ugly’ After Freeze Damage

‘Learn To Live With Ugly’ After Freeze Damage

Jan 22, 2024 |

After a hard freeze, it’s tempting to start pruning damaged plants and cleaning up the garden, but Texas A&M AgriLife expert Michael Arnold advises patience. He emphasizes that cold-sensitive plants can appear dead after a hard freeze but may still recover. Pruning too early can actually harm the plants by removing essential insulation and stimulating new growth that’s vulnerable to further frost damage, so it’s best to wait until the threat of frost has passed and signs of life emerge in the spring.

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Don’t Be Caught ff Guard By Mild Temperatures, Make Garden Resolutions For 2024

Don’t Be Caught Off Guard By Mild Temperatures, Make Garden Resolutions For 2024

Jan 5, 2024 |

Start the new year with green resolutions by turning your attention to your garden and landscape. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, Larry Stein, suggests garden-centric resolutions like maximizing rainwater utilization, planting drought-resistant Texas Superstar plants, and spacing trees and plants appropriately to promote their health. January also provides an opportunity to care for cold-weather annuals, plan your spring flower and vegetable gardens, and inspect your evergreens for pests, ensuring a vibrant and fruitful year for your outdoor space.

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