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Planting a Native Austin Lawn
Have you ever used Habiturf Native Lawn Mix? Its soft, comfy on bare feet, beautiful, …
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Venus Fly Trap Care
Dionaea muscipula The most popular carnivorous plant, Venus flytraps grow to 5-6 inches in diameter …
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Tillandsia Care
Tillandsias are really very hardy, and require much less attention than other house plants. Like …
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Good Laven’ Gone Bad
When bad things happen to good plants. Let’s say you’re a gardener. And let’s say …
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Gardening 101
What is the difference between an annual and a perennial? Evergreen, and deciduous? An annual plant is …
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Fountain Care
Do not run pump overnight or when you are not available to monitor the pump …
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Plants for Shade
Part Shade Perennials Achillea (Yarrow) Alocasia amozonica Bacopa Betony, Purple (Stachys officinalis) Betony, Texas (Stachys …
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Frogscaping
Did your garden seem a bit too quiet last season? There is something disconcerting about …
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Deer Resistant Plants
Calling a plant “deer-proof” is like calling the Titanic “sink-proof.” So, first of all, accept …
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Citrus for Austin
The aspiring gardener can grow pretty much any citrus tree variety in Austin, provided they’re …
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Best Cutting Flowers for your Garden
Who doesn’t love a fresh flower arrangement? Sure you can purchase cut flowers from your …
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Bee & Butterfly Habitats
Though birds and butterflies garner the most interest from our customers, bees are also in …
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Avocado Trees
Avocados are a dense, evergreen, fast growing trees that in general get about 12-14? tall …
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Seven Plants that will Attract Birds to your Garden
Support your feathered friends by planting these top avian attractions. Chili Piquin (Capsicum annum) – …
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Monarch Butterflies
In February and March, the final generation of monarch butterflies comes out of hibernation to …
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Success with Succulents
6 Tips for Success with Succulents 1. Give them room to breathe Many succulents do …
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3 Easy Steps to a Fab Garden
Fall is finally here and we can look forward to cooler temps and hopefully a …
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Winter is Perfect for Planting Fruit!
Here are some recommended varieties: ‘Ouachita’ Thornless Blackberry - Great choice for Central Texas. Fruit is …
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Tale from the Fertilizer Bag, Vol 1: Nitrogen
The days are getting shorter, nights are cooling off, and it looks to be a …
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Strange Ladybugs
What’s all the fuss about Ladybugs? There are many types of ladybugs in North American. …
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Creating your own Vibrant Succulent Planter
The heat is on! We are well into our Texas summer, with the temperature index …
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Making your Carved Pumpkins Last Longer
Pumpkin carving is an annual tradition for many Austinites, but with our late fall heat …
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Growing Onions in Austin
Planting When should I plant? The ideal time for transplants is January to Mid-February. How …
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The Best Onions for Austin
Texas Legend Think 1015Y Texas Super Sweet ONLY BETTER! Yellow globe, sweet, open pollinated Size …
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The Legend of the Texas Sweet Onion
From The Islands The sweet onion first came to south Texas from the Bermuda Islands, …
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Growing Strawberries In Austin
We have an amazing strawberry culture here in Texas. Just two hours south of Austin …
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Fertilizers: Granular vs. Liquid
Fertilization can be confusing. What kind? Which brand? What am I looking for? When and …
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Planting Fruit and Nut Trees In Austin
A fruit or nut tree is a gorgeous heirloom that brings added value no matter …
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