A couple of weeks ago, I began a series to look at how we can get our lawns and gardens through the tough times of drought. We’re using the Earth-Kind ® model, developed by horticulturists with Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment. The objective of Earth-Kind Landscaping is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental… Read More →

I knew it! It happens every time! Just as I planned to write on water conservation and drought preparedness for our landscapes, we get much needed and welcome relief from the rain storms that passed through our area this week. I should have planned on writing about this topic months ago – maybe it would have rained sooner! You’ve probably heard of the hydrological cycle – the fate of water as it falls as rain, goes into aquifers, creeks, rivers, lakes and the ocean, and evaporates back into… Read More →