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…
Ellen Sullivan If you are new to the North Texas area, you may be wondering how you will enhance the landscape of your yard here at Robson Ranch. We deal with extreme temperatures, both cold and hot. The dust blows, and humidity comes and goes. And don’t forget about the wind on this rolling prairie…
Judy Allen, Master Gardener It’s hard to imagine anything more fascinating to watch than hummingbirds. They are tiny energy machines, flitting around the yard with speeds up to 40 mph! We are blessed here in North Texas to have approximately nine species that are common to see. Worldwide, over 300 species exist, with each one…
Denton County Master Gardener Association DCMGA Spring Plant Sale When: Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sell-out Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton Spring is an exciting time for gardeners! After the brown, sad look of our landscapes during the winter, green is coming up everywhere as perennial plants…