TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Phytophthora — pronounced: "fy-toff-thor-uh" — is Greek for "Plant Destroyer," and unfortunately, it lives up to this ominous reputation.

The basic schedule for organic lawn care in North Texas is: apply Corn Gluten Meal as a pre-emergent herbicide to in February or March to control weeds, feed the lawn with organic fertilizer 2 weeks later, water deeply through summer, apply Corn Gluten Meal pre-emergent again in early fall, and keep heavy leaves off the grass through winter.

Humate may be one of the most important soil amendments many North Texas homeowners have never heard of. Learn how it supports healthier soil, stronger roots, better nutrient uptake, and more resilient lawns and gardens.

Learn what actually works for shade gardening in North Texas, including light levels, plant selection, and how to get better results in shady areas.

North Texas gardeners are fortunate that we can grow vegetables in both the spring and in the fall. In fact, there are many advantages to planting a fall vegetable garden. In this article, you'll learn how to grow your favorite vegetables through fall and winter without resorting to toxic chemicals so that you and your family can enjoy healthy, all-natural produce.

We've prepared this handy alphabetical guide as a practical and accessible resource for herb lovers — from curious beginners to seasoned gardeners and cooks.

In this video and accompanying article, we introduce you to the fun of growing your own Irish potatoes using our recommended organic methods

Familiarizing yourself with these basics will help you cultivate vibrant, flourishing bushes that look their best all year long.

North Texas gardeners will be happy to know that garlic is one of the easiest edibles you can grow in our climate.

Here's the help you need to select the best organic lawn care products to keep your North Texas turf looking its best.

If your St. Augustine lawn is in poor health it could be infected with Take All Root Rot. It's important to act quickly

Homegrown, freshly harvested herbs from your own garden are more flavorful than those from the grocery store. Here's why.

Knowing a plant's light requirements goes a long way toward ensuring that your plants will grow as intended, and will save you stress.

The best way to approach designing a butterfly garden is to imaging that we're opening a restaurant for butterflies.

Why spend the winter indoors when you could be outside playing in your garden? Here are some suggestions for how to cheer yourself up.

Which types and varieties of fruit trees grow well in North Texas? Learn how to keep them healthy and maximize their production.

Burr it's getting cold outside! Protect your sensitive landscape plants from frost and freezes with these cold weather tips:

Choosing the right mulch for your garden beds. We look at rock versus wood and other options for mulching your landscape.

Many of us assume the best time to prune perennials is in the fall. But our North Texas climate makes timing your pruning chores tricky.

Adult butterflies need to drink flower nectar to survive. Incorporate plants with different bloom times into your landscape.