Gardening Tips & Tricks

Think you don't have a green thumb? Nonsense! It just means you don't have the right information (yet). Here, we'll share some of our gardening know-how to help you make sure your outdoor oasis stays colorful and thriving all season long.

Late winter gardening checklist

Spring is coming, so now's the time to prepare! Here are some things we recommend paying attention to in January and February.

How to (properly) water your plants

It may not be as simple as you think. Ensure your plants get adequate moisture by following these simple watering principles.

Starting a compost pile

If you're feeling a little adventurous, you can easily produce nutrient-rich compost in your own backyard. We'll show you how.

Gardening after a good rain

The spring and fall can be pretty wet at times. Here are some things you might want to do immediately after a heavy rain event in your garde

Pansies: a great choice for fall color

Want to add a splash of color to your garden this fall? Pansies are the way to go.

Helping prevent blossom end rot

Steps you can take in the fall to mitigate a common spring issue with fruiting vegetables.

Getting your Christmas cactus to bloom

We'll share the secret to getting truly magnificent blooms this season.

Cold weather protection for plants

It doesn't freeze often in central Texas, but we'll help you ensure that your plants are ready when it does.

Watering your lawn effectively

Let's talk about whether your grass is getting all the water it needs to stay green this season.

Attracting migrating hummingbirds

We'll show you how to make your garden a preferred stopping point for migratory hummingbirds in the lead-up to cooler weather this fall.

Fall planting season checklist

Those first chills of fall signal that it's time to get to work in the garden. Here are some things we recommend paying attention to.

Attracting spring pollinators

We see an influx of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds in the spring. Here's how to attract them to your garden this season.

The benefits of "deadheading"

What should you do about "spent" flowers? In this post, we'll talk about how to remove them without hurting the rest of the plant.

Tips for keeping a garden journal

Do you keep records of your gardening activities? If not, you probably should, and we'll explain how you can get started.

Recognizing heat wilt

Our plants will let us know when they're feeling the heat. We'll help you recognize the signs so you can take appropriate action.

Keeping hummingbird feeders clean

Let us show you how to make sure your feeder isn't harming the very birds you're trying to attract.