Answer:Prunus mexicana (Mexican plum) is native to Texas and to the area around Cherokee County, so it should do well in your garden. Here are the Propagation Instructions for Prunus mexicana (Mexican ...

Someone asked me other day what were the trees that were covered with white blossoms all over town. I told her they were Bradford pears, but I had to warn her that they were perfectly awful trees to ...

Q. I planted a 2-foot-tall Mexican plum two years ago, and it has never produced flowers. It's now 4 feet tall, healthy and new leaves are appearing, but not a single flower. It is in part sun. Does ...

If you listen to Jerry Parson’s and my radio show Gardening South Texas, you know we have been emphasizing that this is a good time to plant shade trees. (The show airs on KLUP (AM 930) from noon to 2 ...

It's time to make our garden plans for the new year. January is ideal tree-planting time because roots can settle in before summer's heat. If you need some tips, the Houston Arboretum and Nature ...

January is a good time to plant shade trees. If you plant now, the tree will have time to develop some roots before it is challenged by our summer temperatures. Good options include Texas red oak, ...

A butterfly hanging out in a pollinator-friendly tree. - Annmarie Young Photography/Getty Images If you're looking for an easy way to fill your garden with pollinator-friendly flowers or plants, ...

If you don’t eat dairy, coconut milk can be a lifesaver. Coconut yogurts have become more common as more Americans are eating fewer dairy products, and now Austinites have a local option. Erin Asaad’s ...