A listing of upcoming events in the DFW area: garden tours, native plant sales, butterfly festivals, plus classes and nature activities. Read more »
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Welcoming Fall to Your North Texas Garden
Fall is the best time to plant to give perennials and shrubs plenty of time to establish roots before the next summer heat wave arrives. Plan your garden now and pick a fall color display you can enjoy for years to come. Read more »
Pollinator Week Resource Roundup
In honor of Pollinator Week, a collection of educational resources about pollinators and gardening to support birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other pollinating animals. Read more »
Landscaping with Rain Gardens for Water Management
Explore the benefits of rain gardens with native plants in North Texas landscapes, including a look at how rain gardens can incorporate with dry stream beds, plus a featured landscape as seen in the Dallas Morning News. Read more »
Spring Cleaning for Your Landscape
Spring is in the air, and the warmer weather may have you itching to go out into the garden to get your hands dirty! Take advantage of this time to do some spring cleaning in your landscape. Read more »
Arizona Cypress
Fast-growing Arizona Cypress is an evergreen tree adaptable to our North Texas conditions. A beautiful focal point, grouped for screening and windbreak, and a valuable addition to the landscape for year-round wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Arizona Cypress in this detailed profile. Read more »
Texas Mountain Laurel
A native evergreen shrub or small tree, Texas Mountain Laurel is a favorite for its beautiful spring blooms, year-round greenery, wildlife appeal, and adaptability to our North Texas conditions. Find out how to grow and care for it in this detailed profile. Read more »
Spring Garden Events Around the Metroplex
A listing of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: plant sales, garden tours, educational events, and festivals. Read more »
Desert Willow
Tough, Texas native Desert Willow is a deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub that can take the summer heat and drought. Its beautiful form and long blooming seasons make it a great choice for the landscape and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Desert Willow in this detailed profile. Read more »
Possumhaw Holly
A native deciduous holly, the Possumhaw is an ornamental tree or large shrub with bright red berries in winter making it an exceptional choice for seasonal color and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Possumhaw Holly in this detailed profile. Read more »