In 1987, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center proclaimed the first week of May as National Wildflower Week to celebrate the beauty and importance of native wildflowers across the U.S. Plants may vary, though perennial firewheel/Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) carpets the country coast to coast. In an Austin front yard pocket prairie, Jennifer Orr layered | read more →
Get set for a fun day of design inspiration, problem-solving intel, and clever ideas on the Inside Austin Gardens Tour on May 11, a tour for gardeners by gardeners. A project of the Travis County Master Gardeners, they’ll be on hand with the homeowners to answer your questions from plants to patio design and maintenance. | read more →
air date: May 11, 2024
Go underground for the key to beautiful gardens and happy plants. Soil health specialist Andie Marsh explores basic principles that apply to any garden. When downhill rainwater runoff plagued a family’s home, they plunged into a whimsical, colorful makeover. See why to love aphids with entomologist Wizzie Brown! Amber de la Rosa, who started Central Texas Plant People to share plants with friends and the community, shows how to propagate plants from stem cuttings.
This month's tips for how to care for your plants, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and preping for your garden. Read the entire to do list.
