When I think about nature, I'm picturing hillsides and meadows free of straight lines, squares, and cubes. Look at any ...

Many of our perennials are used to dying back to the ground every year, here in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In this part of North Texas, that means our 30-year average low temperature ranges from 10-15 F.

While many think of the Dallas Arboretum as an idyllic backdrop for a stroll or a photoshoot, it’s also an active education ...

Bamboos are grasses, so one would think that conventional grass killers would be up to the task. But even the best of them ...

Tips on protecting plants and property as North Texas homeowners prepare for freeze 01:41. NORTH TEXAS — In a couple of days, temperatures are expected to drastically drop.

In more than 50 years of watching my fellow Texans landscape their homes I’ve decided that probably 80% of the new shrubs are planted from mid-March through mid-June. Unfortunately, I’ve also ...

What plants are toxic to my pets? While walking your dog, be sure to not let your canine eat random flowers. If your cat is ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Spring is still a little more than 3 weeks away. But looking at some shrubs and trees around North Texas just might leave you scratching your head because some of them look dead.

Gardening 101: Evergreen trees and shrubs 02:29 Growing a green screen (a thick row of trees or shrubs) is something many homeowners want to do somewhere on their property. It takes planning, lots ...

Here are the Best Plants for a Fruitful Garden in North Texas. Having an abundant fruit garden in North Texas isn’t an impossible dream—if you know what to grow.

After weeks of heavy rain across North Texas, sightings of a toxic invasive worm are on the rise. The hammerhead worm is popping up in counties throughout the Metroplex and experts say it’s a ...

EULESS, Texas — When the temperature drops, it’s not just people and pets who need protection — plants do too. But keeping your greenery safe isn’t as hard as it sounds, according to local ...