South Central Texas is expecting a hard freeze early next week when the temperatures will likely be below or at freezing for ...

As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

Ifham Nizam In a world grappling with the realities of climate change, understanding how plants adapt to environmental stressors is more critical than ever. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Kaushalya ...

Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin's favorite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats.

Garden lovers might want to take a few steps to protect their plants as much as they can against the cold air that is coming ...

Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...

The name Aucuba means blue tree and the species has attractive glossy bluish-green leaves and, as long as there is a male plant in the vicinity, produce showy red, non edible (poisonous) berries. The ...

Wondering how to start a lush landscape of foliage that can survive the harsh Texas weather? Colleen Dieter, a top gardening ...

Have you ever seen a plant lose most of its leaves during the summer heat or a tree fails to emerge from winter dormancy?

Planting native plants like milkweeds, Asclepias; mountain mints, Pycnanthemum, and a host of native asters is a great way to ...

Gravel gardens are the perfect way to save water and time, while still enjoying a beautiful landscape. It's just a matter of ...

Dry conditions combined with low water storage this year prompted the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors to unanimously declare a drought emergency on Wednesday night, including mandatory 15% ...