We all know that fall is the best time to plant perennials, right? So if you’re an Austin gardener and you’ve suffered through the Summer of Hell ’11 (we should have T-shirts made), you might be reconsidering what plants to put in the ground now. They’ve gotta be tough, drought tolerant, relatively pest-and-disease free, and [...]
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but your garden doesn’t need to be! Today in Austin, TX, and the surrounding areas, we’re expecting some rare snowfall and then freezing temps this evening and tonight. Here’s what to do to protect your plants: Water before dark: Water your annuals (pansies, alyssum, violas) before it gets dark [...]
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Although we garden year ’round in Central Texas, there’s no denying that fall is the big planting season of the year, pretty much everywhere. Trips to the nursery can simultaneously inspire and overwhelm both the novice and more experienced gardener–so many plants! So many colors! And textures! What goes where? Should I buy this or [...]
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