Jill O’Connell, Master Gardener A garden is an ever-changing work of art. The change of seasons brings new colors and new color palettes to our most familiar surroundings. Artist Claude Monet, who has been called the father of impressionist art, is attributed with saying “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” The garden he was…
Pastor Virgil Lee, New Life Church Over the past few weeks, everything seems to be coming to life with spring in full swing. As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Over the years, I have come to really appreciate a nice flowerbed and a well-groomed lawn. Still, a few dandelions pop up…
Jill O’Connell February can be a rollercoaster ride for weather in North Texas. It was a challenging month for our landscape plants, but it is a bit too soon to know if any lasting damage was done. Bulbs While flowering bulbs that already emerged and started to bloom may not make it back this spring,…
Winter on the Prairie Need Not Be Bleak! Ellen Sullivan Gardeners in North Texas frequently complain about the lack of inspiration for a pretty yard in the winter months. This area alternates between winter, spring, rain, and dry—sometimes in the span of a week! This does not allow for much in the way of colorful…
Karen Gibson Now that the holiday season is behind us, there’s some time to focus on our garden tools. There’s a possibility that Santa brought you some great tools that we suggested in our Gift Guide in the December issue. In any event, your tools need proper care to last through many gardening seasons. Winter…
Judy Allen As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is the best time to start almost any perennial, shrub, or tree. The same timing works best for spring flowering bulbs as well. Living in North Texas has some challenges…
Judy Allen As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is the best time to start almost any perennial, shrub, or tree. The same timing works best for spring flowering bulbs as well. Living in North Texas has some challenges…
Nancy Finley The Garden Club presents the home of Michael and Lori Slocum, 8912 Bradford, as the September Yard of the Month. They have lived at Robson Ranch for 14 years. Lori is a Coldwell Banker realtor. I’m sure you have seen her signs throughout the Ranch. Lori is a former Garden Club president and…
Barbara Brown The unrelenting heat and limited rainfall that North Texans experience in July and August challenge humans and landscape plants. Fortunately, you can take steps to help your plants survive while working safely outdoors. First, let’s take care of you. As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress or even heat…
Judy Allen, Master Gardener Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees, and in vegetable gardens helps retain moisture, deter weeds, and moderate soil temperature. As the long, dry summer days approach, keeping moisture in our landscapes becomes an important issue. Adding the proper mulch can assist in this process at any time of the…