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Edgy Sedges for the Landscape
Carex<br> Edgy Sedges for the Landscape

Sometimes a landscaping solution for a troublesome area might be right underfoot. And sometimes, solutions require thinking outside of the traditional “landscape-design box.” Finding the right plant for partially shaded areas that do not require a lot of babying can often be challenging. That is…

Ice Ice Baby
Ice Ice Baby

When the New Year began, I thought that surely 2021 would have to be better than 2020. COVID-19 would go away. The economy would rebound. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other things in mind. I should have suspected something might be up. This is Texas, after…

Tropical-Hibiscus Hybrids
Tropical-Hibiscus Hybrids

Winter-hardy hibiscus cultivars are what initially attracted Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant physiologist and breeder, to the world of flowers, but now he’s ready to splash a little tropical color into the market. Malinowski leads the forage and ornamental-plant breeding program focused…

A-Z Gardening Tips
A-Z Gardening Tips

During the pandemic shutdown many people turned to gardening as a productive way to spend time, grow nourishing food and interact with family members. It’s been exciting to see so many new gardeners joining the ranks in 2020, and I hope this trend continues. After…