Features

With summer just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about how to keep lawns looking lush and green in the hot, dry climate of the Texas Hill Country. Proper irrigation and maintenance are essential to ensuring your lawn stays healthy during the summer months and, with the right strategies, anyone can have a beautiful lawn all season long.

Preventing oak wilt after ice damage

Central Texas welcomes spring with the arrival of the beautiful monarch butterfly.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Hays County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance.

February in the Garden

Texas horticulturist offers advice to help winterize gardens and enter the cool season with confidence

2023 looks to create a Gold Rush

Superbells Double calibrachoas racking up awards

As I write this, I am on day 211 of hummingbirds feeding at The Garden Guy’s house.

Chenille, Taffeta and Velvet: making upscale gardens

Perennial sweet potatoes: Garden Guy confessions

Soprano Impatiens: it couldn’t get any easier