Just think of the weather this time of year as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. With the first day of spring bearing down Wednesday, the calendar this year doesn’t seem to reflect the view outside. Winter looks like late spring, and now spring officially starts with another breath of winter.
With all that, it’s no wonder [...]
Tender plants in the herbaceous border won’t normally survive our low winter temperatures. To keep replacing plants every spring can quickly become expensive. If you don’t have a greenhouse, conservatory or space in the house to protect the plants, here are some ideas to safely store your investment, ready for planting in the spring,
Pelargoniums (geraniums)
In [...]
Folks driving along M-53 often slow down in front of the Guza house. Some have stopped completely. A few have even knocked on the front door. They all want to know the same thing: Is that a palm tree growing in the front yard?
It’s not. For the last six years or so, Meinard and [...]
When the weather turns dry, Texans may start thinking about the best ways to avoid high water bills and still maintain their landscaping. Gray water may be one option, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer.
Gray water is the water that has passed through showers, sinks, bathtubs or washing machines, Lesikar said. It [...]
At Christmas time the 20-foot-high Foster’s holly at the back of my lot looked beautiful. Therefore, I was astonished when, three weeks ago, I looked at the tree and noticed that almost half the crown was dead. I am trying to determine the cause of the damage, prospects for recovery and, if the tree needs [...]
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