September Is NOT Fall in Texas
The calendar says September. The stores have pumpkins out. There’s cinnamon in everything. Somewhere, someone has already put on a sweater. Meanwhile, here in North Texas, it is still […]
I Look Pretty Rough This August, Too
I look pretty rough this August and so do some of my plants. This summer has been taxing on my utility bills, my bald head, and my landscape. My hardy […]
August Is the Garden’s Truth Serum
Spring shows us what a garden can become. August shows us what it is made of. There is something wonderfully deceptive about a garden in spring. Temperatures are pleasant, […]
Making It Our Own: Why We Feel the Need to Leave Our Mark
Walk through any neighborhood and you will notice something interesting. No two homes are exactly alike. Even when the architecture is nearly identical, people instinctively begin to personalize their space. […]
A World of Geometry in a Desolate Land
There is something almost unbelievable about a cactus. In a landscape where temperatures soar, rain may not fall for months, and survival seems impossible, these remarkable plants don’t merely endure, […]
Irrigation: More Than Just a Sprinkler System
Smart Irrigation Starts with Smart Watering By Patrick Dickinson When most people hear the word irrigation, they immediately think of an automatic sprinkler system. In reality, irrigation is a much […]
The Quiet Death of Color in the American Landscape
Are We Losing Color? This might offend some, but it is something I cannot shake. When I look across the modern urban landscape, I do not see vibrancy. I see […]
Healthy Soil, Healthier You
There is something instinctive about stepping into your garden, digging your hands into the soil, and feeling connected to the space around you. It turns out, that feeling is not […]
The Hope in Spring: Why Growth Begins Beneath the Surface
There is something about spring that feels different. Not just warmer, not just brighter, but deeply hopeful. It arrives quietly at first. A bud on a branch. A patch […]
Irrigation: The Backup Singer, Not the Lead Vocalist
Let’s have an honest conversation about irrigation. Irrigation is not your lawn’s primary water source. It is not the hero. It is not the headliner. It is the backup singer. […]
