A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...

Although perhaps a little overly dramatic, it is in use by horticulturist across the Southeast wherever crape myrtles are a popular and common tree. I often encounter gardeners that have gotten ...

Dear Reader: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall ...

When planting trees in the front yard, make sure to choose an area that is at least 15-20 feet from the house to prevent problems with roots or with overhanging branches. Research the mature size of ...

Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out more struggling St. Augustine as I’ve ...

This can be a helpful way to get more lilac bushes or other flowering shrubs without the cost of having to go out and buy a new one. This will allow more light to pass through the shrub. You can trim ...

My “go-to” groundcovers are regular mondograss (dwarf mondo is way too slow growing), liriope (where I need something taller) ...

Aldous Huxley and Carl Jung doubted the concept of enlightenment towards the end of their lives. Siddhartha Gautama discouraged using the term 'enlightened' for anyone. Mystics advocate for ...

Dec. 10, 2024 — While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night. The study aims to help ...

Sweet pea bush does best growing in full sun but it can handle a bit of shade. There is a dwarf version of this ... The ubiquitous crepe myrtle may also show off colorful fall foliage but here ...