What a great time of year! East Texas is finally feeling a little relief from the hot weather and Texas gardeners are looking ...

There's nothing as disappointing as when a tree you plant for a fall display, ends up a total dud. That's what happened to my wife Mary. She put in a beautiful new landscape in the garden we see out ...

For starters, choose the right tree. Yes, this means selecting a tree that will make you happy, but it also means taking your ...

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The omnivorous hamster can enjoy a range of edible treats, but not all the food that we humans can eat is appropriate for ...

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