Beautyberry and yaupon holly are two native Texas shrubs that light up the winter garden with purple and red berries, and feed the birds when food is scarce. Here's how to use them to plant a living bird feeder right outside your window.
Lantana, salvia and other tough, beautiful bloomers that thrive in Texas heat with very little water once they're established.
Easy houseplants beyond the usual three: softer, more interesting plants that thrive indoors when you match the right plant to the right place.
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Blue pea vine is a fast-climbing vine with almost unreal deep-blue flowers. Here's how to grow it in a Central Texas garden.
What to plant in April in Central Texas, from native perennials and grasses to basil, tomatoes and peppers, before summer heat arrives.
Why more Central Texas homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with native meadows and living landscapes, and how to get started.
The best cool-season vegetables and herbs to plant in Austin in late winter and early spring, and how to protect them from a cold snap.
Fiddle leaf figs are easier than their reputation: the right light, a deep weekly watering and a little attention. Plus what to do when leaves drop.
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Amy Hovis and William Glenn talk with Jennifer Jewell on the Cultivating Place podcast about our history, philosophy and team.
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When and how to plant palms and cycads in Austin, from handling the root ball to aftercare, so they establish well.
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Blue pea vine is a fast-climbing vine with almost unreal deep-blue flowers. Here's how to grow it in a Central Texas garden.