Are Owls Beneficial in the Garden?
Owls, like many species of native birds, are threatened by urbanization activities that reduce
03Mar
26Jan
Cold Stratification
What does it mean on the seed packet when it says, “seeds benefit from stratification prior to germination?”
03Jan
Growing Herbs Indoors
I want to grow herbs indoors this winter. How do I provide enough light?
07Dec
Why do we Plant Flowering Bulbs in the Fall?
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is considered an ideal time to plant spring
08Oct
When is the Best Time to Plant to Wildflowers?
Autumn is the best time to sow wildflower seeds for spring blooms. Planting in fall allows
06Sep
The Challenges of Growing Basil
Basil is promoted as a plant that thrives in hot weather. Hot weather is a relative term
18Jul
How Extreme Heat Affects Trees
Hot summers, especially hot, dry summers, are very hard on trees. Urban trees are even more affected than rural trees
12Jun
Testing Soil Nutrient Levels
The Help Desk receives many questions about soil testing.
02May
Name This Plant!
Q. What’s this amazing plant growing at the entrances to Texas Discovery Gardens? A. That is an Agave ovatifolia,
29Mar
Why is adding Organic Matter to the Soil Important?
Think of soil as a work in progress. Initially, soils form from the interactions between a parent rock material
