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16MayMay 16, 2024

Why do my Coneflowers Look so Strange?

Margaret Ghose2024-05-16T13:37:46-06:00

Aster yellows is a disease caused by a bacteria-like organism known as a phytoplasma. These organisms live in the vascular tissue of the plant and disrupt plant growth and development.

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05MayMay 5, 2024

Should Artificial Turf Have A Place In Our Landscapes?

Margaret Ghose2024-05-05T10:23:39-06:00

The use of artificial turf can be a contentious issue.  Artificial turf is advertised as a water saving, “environmentally friendly” alternative to natural turf.  This comparison is deceptive

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14AprApril 14, 2024

Tips on Adding a Rain Barrel to Your Garden

Margaret Ghose2024-04-14T11:55:08-06:00

Setting up a rain barrel is a great way to save water for those non-rainy days in Texas. You can buy a ready-made barrel or construct one yourself, but before getting started, keep a few things in mind:

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26MarMarch 26, 2024

The Importance of Botanical Names

Margaret Ghose2024-03-26T19:41:57-06:00

While reading a plant tag, you may have overlooked or ignored those little words in Latin under the familiar name of your plant

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08MarMarch 8, 2024

Should I Prune my Red Yucca?

Margaret Ghose2024-03-08T12:14:21-06:00

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parvifola) is a great native plant that blooms on stalks that can grow from 3 to 5 feet high or

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11FebFebruary 11, 2024

Why Landscape with Native Plants?

Margaret Ghose2024-02-11T16:50:28-06:00

When we talk about native plants, we usually refer to plants that have naturally evolved in a given area without interference from humans.

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21JanJanuary 21, 2024

Are Your Plants Cold Hardy?

Margaret Ghose2024-01-21T19:37:43-06:00

Many cold-hardy plants may look dead after the frigid temperatures of January, but they very well may not be.

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07JanJanuary 7, 2024

Protect Your Plants During the Coming Freeze

Rick Coke2024-01-07T21:28:02-06:00

It looks likely that the Dallas area will soon experience a series of  hard freezes.  Unfortunately, we have had unusually warm conditions

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08NovNovember 8, 2023

How To Use Vinegar as an Herbicide

Margaret Ghose2023-11-08T11:20:21-06:00

Does vinegar make a good weed killer? In order to use vinegar and other acetic acid herbicides effectively, it is important to understand what they are and how they work to kill weeds.

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01AugAugust 1, 2023

Cankers on Italian Cypress

DCMG Help Desk Team, Elizabeth Wilkinson2023-07-30T17:52:46-06:00

Many St. Augustine lawns are showing large areas of completely dead grass this spring.

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