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September 29th, 2012

Tom Spencer joins Shirley and Brian Loflin to identify native grasses in the fields and for the garden. On tour, visit a garden of food, wildlife and flowers on a rocky hilltop. Daphne Richards analyzes whether it's okay to water at night under current restrictions. Trisha Shirey shows how to freeze herbs.


Plant of the Week: Beach Vitex

Beach Vitex

Tips of the Week

  • Plant perennials or divide them in your garden. Coneflower, gaillardia (Indian blanket) and yarrow are 3 beautiful and easy ones to try.
  • Divide iris and daylilies.
  • Plant broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, kohlrabi, and peas.
  • Get all our planting guides at Central Texas Horticulture.
  • More Tips

Question of the Week

With current watering restrictions, will watering at night cause fungal disease in my garden and the lawn?

Featured Garden

Betty Ronga Native Plant Garden Design

Related Resources

Native Grasses
Freezing Herbs for Year Round Use

Related Gardeners

Shirley and Brian Loflin