How to Design a Low-Water Shade Garden in Texas
A shaded yard in Texas can use less water than a sunny lawn, but only when it is designed around
Landscaping, Plants
Best Native Shrubs for Shade in Central Texas
Native shrubs are the backbone of a low-maintenance shade garden in Central Texas. They add height, structure, flowers, berries, and
Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers for Texas Shade
Dry shade is one of the hardest conditions in a Texas landscape. The soil may look protected from the sun,
Landscaping, Plants
What to Plant Under Live Oak Trees in Texas
The ground beneath a mature live oak can be one of the hardest places to garden in Texas. The canopy
Landscaping, Plants
Best Shade Plants for Central Texas: 12 Reliable Choices
Shade can be a gift in a Central Texas garden, but it creates a very particular growing environment. Under live
How and When to Divide Astilbe
Astilbe is one of the most forgiving perennials in my garden. Its fernlike foliage stays attractive for months, and the
Snow-in-Summer Plant: Growing and Care Guide
Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a low, silver-leaved groundcover that covers itself with small white flowers in late spring or early
How to Grow Trachelium: A Complete Care Guide
Trachelium brings an unusual texture to the garden: hundreds of tiny flowers gather into broad, softly domed heads above branching
Daylily Planting, Care and Division Guide
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among the most reliable flowering perennials I grow. Each individual bloom lasts only a day, but a
Heucherella: Planting and Care Guide
Heucherella combines the colorful foliage of coral bells (Heuchera) with the spreading habit and delicate flower sprays associated with foamflower
How to Create a Flowering Meadow Lawn
A flowering meadow lawn trades the uniform look of conventional turf for grasses, seasonal flowers and movement. It can support
How to Mow a Lawn: Height, Frequency and Equipment
Mowing is not only cosmetic. Every cut changes the amount of leaf available for photosynthesis, the depth of the roots
How to Lay Sod: Soil Preparation and Installation
Sod can turn bare soil into a green lawn in a day, but the visible transformation is only the beginning.
Sod vs. Seed: How to Choose a New Lawn
Both sod and seed can produce an attractive lawn. Sod gives you mature grass almost immediately; seed costs less and
How to Choose Grass Seed for a Lawn
A good lawn begins with grass that matches the site. The best seed is not necessarily the most expensive bag
Affordable Garden Paths: 8 Practical DIY Ideas
An affordable garden path does not have to look temporary. The smartest low-cost projects save money on the finish while
Geotextile Under Garden Paths: When and How to Use It
Geotextile under a garden path can keep soft soil from mixing with the stone base, improve filtration, and make future