Gardening 101: Heat resistant trees
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
Jeff Ray's Gardening 101
To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
Gardening 101: Heat Stress on Your Trees
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
Gardening 101: Better plants, smaller water bills
When a Water Utility wants to reduce consumer use of municipal water, the first place they look is at your yard.
Gardening 101: Watering tips
During the summer water use across the Metroplex doubles.
Gardening 101: Brighten up your poolside this summer
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
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Gardening 101: Brighten up your poolside this summer
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Gardening 101: Summertime annual and perennial combinations
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
Gardening 101: Texas Discovery Garden at Fair Park
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Gardening 101: Passalong plants
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
Gardening 101: Planting colorful perennials
In this week's Gardening 101, Jeff Ray looks at a few good options for adding some color to your garden. And best of all, you'll only need to buy them once.
Vegetables
Gardening 101: Veterans Produce
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
Gardening 101: Fall vegetable gardening in North Texas
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
Gardening 101: More Cool Season Gardening Tips
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
Gardening 101: When North Texans Should Plant What Vegetables In Their Gardens
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
Gardening 101: Vertical Farming In The Metroplex
Go inside and go up -- Vertical Farming is one of fastest-growing sectors in ag-business.
Trees
Gardening 101: Heat resistant trees
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
Gardening 101: Heat Stress on Your Trees
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
Gardening 101: Planting spring trees in North Texas
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
Gardening 101: Peaches, plums and apricots
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
Gardening 101: Conifers to try
There are many advantages to conifer trees.
Shrubs
Gardening 101: The unsung shrub, hero for the foundation
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Gardening 101: Evergreen shrubs and green screens
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Gardening 101: Crape Myrtles
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Gardening 101: shrub replacement ideas
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
Gardening 101: Flowering Shrubs Provide Spring-Like Color During Cold Winter
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
How To
Gardening 101: Brighten up your poolside this summer
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Gardening 101: How to grow peppers
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Gardening 101: Landscape Design
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Gardening 101: Drip irrigation
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
Gardening 101: Container gardening - thriller, filler, and spiller
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
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