Gardening 101: Better plants, smaller water bills
When a Water Utility wants to reduce consumer use of municipal water, the first place they look is at your yard.
To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
When a Water Utility wants to reduce consumer use of municipal water, the first place they look is at your yard.
During the summer water use across the Metroplex doubles.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
In this week's Gardening 101, Jeff Ray looks at a few good options for adding some color to your garden. And best of all, you'll only need to buy them once.
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
Go inside and go up -- Vertical Farming is one of fastest-growing sectors in ag-business.
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
There are many advantages to conifer trees.
Oak wilt is a devastating, incurable fungus that is slowly spreading over a large part of the United States.
Christmas is the time of joy, celebration and gift-giving. This week's story is about gifting a friend or family member a tree for their yard.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
Lakesha Sims said when her daughter tried to sit with a group of students during her after-school program, she became the victim of a race-related bullying incident.
Eight GOP candidates made their case for why they should be president before their largest audience to date.
Before his February arrest, Roy Payne's family and his attorney said he was caught up in a fraud scheme by international drug cartels.
During the debate, the eight candidates on stage were asked if they would support Trump as the GOP nominee if he is convicted in any of the four separate cases against him.
It's time to Come Out Against Cancer this Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Howell and Dragon Street.
The State of Texas can no longer use one specific form of discipline on young students.
Eighty percent of Texas counties are designated as mental health professional shortage areas.
Major changes go into effect next month on how child abuse investigations in Texas are conducted.
In the 1980s, local city leaders who were concerned about a potential chemical spill in densely populated areas came up with designated hazmat routes.
The film's ticket sales are now grossing near $150 million, and the I-Team wanted to answer what local movie-goers may be asking.
Eight GOP candidates made their case for why they should be president before their largest audience to date.
During the debate, the eight candidates on stage were asked if they would support Trump as the GOP nominee if he is convicted in any of the four separate cases against him.
Mattie Parker speaks with Jack Fink about Fort Worth, ongoing budget discussions, and how the city's growth is affecting services like public safety and parks.
At least nine of the 19 people facing charges have now appeared at the Fulton County jail to be booked.
Alvin Green has helped a number of local candidates get elected but he's accused of falsifying signatures to get some of them on ballots.
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
It's time to Come Out Against Cancer this Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Howell and Dragon Street.
Right or left? The arm in which you get your Covid-19 booster may increase the amount of immune cells you produce.
Researchers hope the results can help in intervening and preventing teens from taking up the bad habit before addiction takes hold.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner confirmed three heat-related deaths that occurred over the last three months. However, 36 other suspected cases remain under investigation.
School lunches aren't always easy. You want the food to be healthy, and your children want it to be fun.
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed live on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.
San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation of a giant "X" sign that cropped up Friday on top of the downtown headquarters of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Southwest Airlines is reporting a $683 million profit for the second quarter, and revenue is a quarterly record as planes are packed during the peak summer travel season.
Jerry Jones has announced former Dallas Cowboys star linebacker DeMarcus Ware will be inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.
Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women's World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men's and women's tournament.
Caddies For Kids matches junior players with high school students to serve as their caddies.
The Los Angeles beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 2-0 Wednesday night.
Top pros can earn seven-figure incomes through a combination of prize money and sponsorships.
On Tuesday, Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian took to social media to announce the arrival of their baby girl named Adira River Ohanian.
It's time to Come Out Against Cancer this Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Howell and Dragon Street.
Cheems died Friday after falling asleep during surgery and never waking up, his owner announced to the dog's nearly 800,000 Instagram followers.
According to his manager, Jones died of a "long-standing pulmonary issue."
The pink wave isn't slowing down, as "Barbie" has a chance of racing past Universal's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."
Upper 90-degree temperatures are ahead for North Texas next week.
Lakesha Sims said when her daughter tried to sit with a group of students during her after-school program, she became the victim of a race-related bullying incident
Before his February arrest, Roy Payne's family and his attorney said he was caught up in a fraud scheme by international drug cartels.
Eight GOP candidates made the case for their candidacies before their largest audience to date.
Richardson ISD is trying something to keep and recruit teachers.
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
Huge hail came down in southern counties Monday night.