Garden success, especially in drought, starts right at home. Pat McNeal from McNeal Growers shows ho... More

At Mueller in east Austin, it’s a new and yet old-fashioned way to garden, with compact yards that v... More

When can I prune?

Our top question this time of year is when can I prune? If you have shrubby perennials that have browned or are dead on top, you can cut them to the ground now.These will be the woodier plants like Hamelia patens, Espera... More

• Get a jump on weeds! Every weed you dig up now is ...
• Plant trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials.Continu...
• Compost ornamentals, trees, and the lawn. On the l...
• Continue planting lettuce, chard, carrots, radish,...
• Plant asparagus crowns, onions, and artichokes.

Pineapple Guava

This evergreen shrub is listed as hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and has very attractive light, slightly bluish green foliage. It can take full sun, but also does fine in light shade, although it will likely be less bushy if... More