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Irrigating lush lawns is a thing of the past, says horticulturist Mary Kay Pope of Backbone Valley Nursery in Marble Falls. “We have limited resources in terms of water,” she said. “We need to educate people. I just don’t think Read more…
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When planning a native landscape to attract wildlife, great resources can be found online and in person in the Highland Lakes. One such source for what to plant is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s website, which includes a comprehensive Read more…
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Add water and relax; your feathered friends will visit soon Landscaping and gardening in a manner that’s most beneficial to birds can be summed up in two words: Go native — as in native plants. “When you think about it, Read more…
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Female yaupon holly bushes burst forth in the fall and winter with bright red, orange, or yellow berries, making them a festive part of the Highland Lakes landscape. Yaupon holly is a hardy native plant that loves the mild winters Read more…
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Cypress trees thrive in wet conditions along riverbanks, which is why they are not all that common in the Highland Lakes. Yes, we have water in our lakes and rivers, but we also have hot summers and dry creekbeds. Unless, Read more…
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It’s that time of year when even the prickliest Texas natives burst into bloom. Most notably in the Highland Lakes is the prickly pear cactus. Look around from April through June, and you will find big blooms opening wide on Read more…
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There are plenty of things to do in the garden in March. Here are a handful: 1. Lawn duties: Aerate and top dress with 1 inch of compost. 2. Chip the last of your cedar and spread it around the Read more…
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