A well-maintained landscape takes a lot of forethought and hard work, especially for it to shine all year. While you might have some general landscaping knowledge, hiring an experienced professional can help. This article focuses on the benefits of working with a professional landscaping service and several considerations to keep in mind when planning residential garden areas....
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Landscape design principles are ideals used to create visually appealing landscapes. Applying these principles can produce a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment. This article reviews how to apply landscape design principles to your yard and garden for maximum impact. It provides examples around four landscape design principles: order, proportion, repetition, and unity. ...
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The honey bee apiary at R&B 1 Urban County Farm is the latest project as part of the ongoing PlantTAGG and Texas A&M AgriLife collaboration. In this article, Texas Master Gardener Jennifer Bowers provides insight on the apiary, upcoming trainings, and other activities associated with this exciting new project....
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Hummingbirds are fascinating pollinators. It's a delight to watch their vibrant, tiny frames. Whether you love having these shimmery little birds grace your yard, or you want to attract hummingbirds for the first time, keep reading to learn how to create a space that they will want to visit often....
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Master Gardeners are volunteers dedicated to horticultural education and service. This blog post discusses the Master Gardener program (including curriculum and volunteer requirements) and what it takes to become certified....
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We are thrilled to announce our new PlantTAGG and Dallas County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) partnership. This partnership sets the gold standard in local gardening. It combines sophisticated, easy-access technology with proven, research-based horticultural information for gardeners of all levels - backed by Texas Master Gardeners. Through this relationship, visitors to DCMGA community gardens reap the benefits of an immersive experience inside the gardens. And, you can take that unique experience home on your mobile phone – with no apps to download or install and no credentials to remember. Learn more about this unique partnership here....
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Gardening became a mainstream hobby in 2020 for people of all ages. We sat down with PlantTAGG Founder & CEO Andrew Levi to talk about gardening, how it's evolved over the past year, and what we can expect in 2021. Read on to hear what he had to say....
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With less than two weeks before Christmas, you might be frantically trying to finish up your shopping -- especially if your friend or family member seems to have everything! Below are nine unique gifts to consider for the gardener in your life. ...
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Prepping plants for winter is a simple way to keep your garden looking fresh and ready for a blooming spring in the new year. This blog post offers four tips to protect your plants from cooler temps....
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One way to achieve gardening success is by building it into your daily or weekly routine. If you're new to gardening, doing so can be a bit daunting, particularly if you're growing many plants with varying needs. The good news is that there are ways to organize your gardening schedule and get the most from your experience. This article covers five strategies to build healthy and effective habits to help your gardens thrive....
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