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Is Zinnia The New Dahlia For Texas Gardens?

If you tried growing Dahlias in central Texas, you must have relized they are a pain. Although Dahlias need warm winter to survive, they do not enjoy constant high heat. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative option, which is zinnias. The latter is the little cousin of Dahlias and requires …

Low maintenance crops for the cool season

Low Maintenance Crops For The Cool Season?

You might be surprised that some people love gardening but do not enjoy its regular maintenance. They would love to grow some of their food, but they cannot commit to it for whatever reason. So before jumping to a conclusion and being judgemental, we need to understand them and give …

How to control weeds in your garden

How to Control Weeds in The Garden?

The never-ending battle homeowners and gardeners face is stopping weeds from emerging in the garden. While there is no such a thing as a weed-free garden, there are ways to have a reasonably tamed one. For the last four years, I have learned how to keep my garden beds clear …

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Six Reasons To Not Use Weed Fabric

Strolling in my garden, I noticed weeds in some areas of the pathways. I leaned down to pull one of the undesired plants and felt the resistance from the weed fabric I laid five years ago. I first thought this weed barrier was not doing a good job, and I …