One of the best native plants for rain gardens is Tall Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum), which grows 8 feet tall or more, adding architectural interest and structure to a ...

When winter is right around the corner, how can you be sure that your rain garden will be okay? Here are a few tips on how to ...

Control runoff with beautiful gardens; pick the best trees and herbs to plant in fall. Since fall’s the absolute best time to plant trees in Texas, Ben Gillilan from Grizzly’s Hidden Falls Nursery & ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Rain gardens utilize Florida-Friendly plants to absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. These gardens help filter out pollutants from fertilizers and other sources, protecting ...

Fall is the perfect time to plant wildflower seeds if you want a vibrant yard of bluebonnets, sunflowers, coreopsis, and other Texas favorites next spring. Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The ...

Mums, shown at Calloway's Nursery on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, are a popular pick for fall gardens because the annal prefers cooler weather. Angela Piazza / Staff Photographer While spring is usually ...