Texas Gardening Blog
Welcome to a space where Texas gardeners find inspiration, guidance, and community. Whether you’re cultivating a wildflower meadow, growing your own vegetables, or creating a pollinator oasis, we’re here to help you thrive in the unique Texas climate.
A Guide to Growing Texas Wildflowers from Seed
Transform Your Garden with Texas Wildflowers Growing Texas wildflowers such as bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and Liatris can transform your garden. Not only do these beautiful flowers enhance your landscape, but they also provide essential benefits to local...
How Bird Feeders & Water Can Help Birds Survive Winter
Providing Food for Winter Birds As winter sets in, it's crucial to ensure that your Texas birds have access to food sources that sustain them during the colder months. When exposed to cold, animals burn significantly more calories in order to stay warm. A...
The Best Plants For Dry Shade Gardens in Texas
Creating Your Texas Shade Garden Designing a beautiful Texas shade garden can be a rewarding endeavor, especially when you choose the right shade perennials. With the need for drought-tolerant plants in mind, we’ve compiled a list of three tough, easy-to-grow options...
How to Make an Easy Water Garden Using Everyday Objects
Introduction to Water Gardens Creating a water garden can be an incredibly rewarding project that transforms your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis. Even if you have limited resources, you can use simple objects found around your home to craft a beautiful aquatic...
Top 3 Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seed in Texas
Introduction For many home gardeners in Texas, starting a vegetable garden is an exciting journey. However, knowing which vegetables to grow can be daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of options that are perfect for beginners. In this post, we'll explore the three...
5 Essential Items for Seed Starting with Soil Blocks
Get Set for Seed Starting! I know you want lots of cheap new plants for your garden. Spoiler alert: it all begins with seed starting. Soil blocking makes for healthier seedlings, and it is so much easier than you think. But wait—before you jump into action, you need...