Plants for Pollinators
August 9, 2022
Plants for Pollinators After a brief overview of the types of pollinators and what they need to thrive, characteristics of plants that appeal to a
Plants for Pollinators After a brief overview of the types of pollinators and what they need to thrive, characteristics of plants that appeal to a
Getting the Garden Ready for Winter An overview of tasks that should be done to prepare your garden for winter, and some that will help
Beneficial Insects Definition of beneficial insects, why they are important, and how to attract them. Includes an overview of biological controls.
Confessions of an Agaveholic Learn about the different varieties of agave and how to care for them from a self-confessed agave fanatic.
Texas’ Native Bees Honeybees get most of the press, but our native bees are also threatened. They are also more efficient pollinators of native plants
Gardening for Butterflies Find out what you need to do to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your landscape or garden. Learn about the life
Gardening with Kids Find out why gardening with kids is important and why you should be doing it. Learn what you need to know to
Bugs: Friends or Foes? A discussion of beneficial insects and pest insects, with several examples of each, including lacewings, dragonflies, fall army worms, Mexican bean
Dirty Dozen: Terrestrial Invasive Species of the Blackland Prairie Invasive species can threaten the survival of native species and can cause significant economic damage. Learn
Planning Your Garden Covers important things to consider in planning your garden: location, orientation, size, and timing. Discusses putting all these pieces together