Beautiful & Sustainable Outdoor Environments
The Plano Water-Wise Landscape Tour is coming up on Saturday, October 4th, followed by the Dallas tour on the 18th. These free, self-guided tours feature water-conserving, drought-tolerant residential and community landscapes. Read more »
Learn to water wisely with this simple, handy gardening tool that checks the moisture levels in your garden soil and pots. Read more »
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 »
A listing of upcoming events in the DFW area: garden tours, native plant sales, butterfly festivals, plus classes and nature activities. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A listing of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: plant sales, garden tours, educational events, and festivals. Read more »
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 »