Growing Herbs Indoors
I want to grow herbs indoors this winter. How do I provide enough light?
03Jan
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
08Mar
It’s Time to Think About Growing Tomatoes
The end of March marks the beginning of tomato planting season. Transplants can be set in the garden as soon
23Feb
Keeping Your Amaryllis After It Blooms
You can keep amaryllis and get it to re-bloom next year. The key to getting your plant to do so is keeping the plant actively growing after it has finished blooming.
