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Troubles to Terrific Design and Succulents

Something we hear a lot: “I killed my succulents! I thought they were so easy to grow. What did I do wrong?” You bet, succulents can be easy–but like anything else, we’ve got to treat them right. This week, Jay Arredondo from Desert to Tropics puts us on the right track to spectacular containers. So, | read more →

Make a Beautiful Difference

On Earth Day and every day, we really can make a difference—big and small—as climate challenges impact our comfort, our wildlife, and our life-essential resources like water. It can be as simple as planting a few flowers. My long-term, drought-tough spuria irises always get a crowd, but I’ve never seen so many Red Admiral butterflies, | read more →

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Make a Beautiful Difference

air date: April 20, 2024

From backyards to neighborhoods, gardeners offset climate challenges. Stroll through James Truchard’s rocky hilltop garden where his vision and respect for Hill Country resources guided his work. Landscape designer Ted Maas joins host John Hart Asher for easy ways to get started. Find out how to prune native mealy blue sage and what causes unusual growth on Texas mountain laurels. 

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