The winter storm we survived in February has left many horticulture experts fielding questions about winter plant survival. A group of Texas AgriLife Extension specialists and agents have presented ...

Q. I would like to plant St. Augustinegrass seed, but I can’t find the seed at local garden supply stores. Are they available? A. No, St. Augustinegrass seeds are not available. The reason why we do ...

St. Augustine grass is a popular warm-season grass that is commonly used for lawns in our area. Unfortunately, the volatility of our West Texas weather has taken a toll on the St. Augustine grass.

Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns. Choose the best grass seed ...

Q: After reading about your success with St. Augustine grass in your own yard, I decided to gamble and sod my yard with Palmetto St. Augustine last June. By August, I had the most beautiful grass in ...

A question from Dan Gill: My St. Augustine grass has turned tan with the cold. What should I do, if anything? My hydrangeas also look awful, but I don't think I should cut them back until I see new ...

A: Spear grass (Nassella leucotricha) is a Texas native plant. I’m a longtime native Texas who grew up playing war games with spear grass seeds just like any other young boy. I also know it’s nothing ...

The fifth extinction wiped out the dinosaurs. Scientists say we humans have started the sixth extinction. What are we doing to our planet to cause this? One major factor, among many, is our use of ...

I suppose my horticultural world has been dull lately. As a result, it doesn't take much to excite me. For instance, the guys up at Evergreen Lawn Care were at my house applying the fall application ...