As we set sights on a new gardening year, this would be a great time to fine tune our focus. I’ve been watching North Texas plant people for more than 50 years, and there are some simple steps we ...

Flower and vegetable gardens are challenged by the weather and drought situation; many lawns are in an even tougher situation ...

It’s almost unfair of me to spread out a list of things you need to be doing in your landscape and garden when you’re still trying to digest a big Christmas dinner. But undaunted by fairness, here’s ...

The best time to plant hollies is in early spring, after the last hard freeze (if applicable) but before the heat of summer ...

See how to create a rain garden with beautiful native and adapted plants for pollinators. When it rains, it pours, and it’s no fun when it pools up next to the house, even in a brief cloudburst. And ...

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January is the middle of winter, but no matter where you live, there are a few gardening tasks to be done this month. For ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers.

The McAllen Public Library, housed in a repurposed Walmart building, stands as one of the nation’s largest single-story ...

The Amarillo Museum of Art offers a peaceful retreat with impressive collections that will surprise you. For food lovers, the city serves up some of the best steaks in Texas – it’s cattle country ...

Easy home updates for the new year take shape from Texas to Florida, blending warm color, smart design, and effortless style.