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19 Mar

Dog-friendly Yards and Landscapes

The backyard of your home should be a place that is safe and inviting for you and your dog to share enjoyment and companionship. While you may want your dog to get exercise, your dog should learn that a yard is also a place to throw balls, catch frisbees, and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. With some planning, your dog will eagerly look forward to the time you spend together. The primary requirements of a dog-friendly yard and landscape are safety, layout planning, and humane considerations. Keep reading to learn more.

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25 Jan

20 Winter Garden Projects You Can Start Now

Moving closer to Spring, we want to start thinking about all the work needed in our gardens. This list offers ideas for 20 winter garden projects you can start while it’s still cold outside. You’ll find practical additions (i.e., building a planter box) and more traditional ideas (i.e., planting bulbs). Pick one, some or all - but get started on your winter garden projects today!

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3 Dec

How to Prep Plants for Winter and Cooler Temps

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 post was updated December 3, 2021, with contributed content from Dallas County Master Gardener Cindy Bolz. Keep reading to learn ways to protect your plants from cooler temps.

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26 Aug

10 Low Maintenance Plants for Your Garden

Gardening is a great way to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. Studies show that gardening can reduce stress, provide peace of mind, and promote resilience. Want to make it even easier on your psyche? Keep reading to learn some of our favorite low maintenance plants to consider for your garden.

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28 Jul

Landscaping Service – Why You Should Use a Professional

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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19 Jul

How to Apply Landscape Design Principles to Your Garden

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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PlantTAGG & RB1 Honey Bee Apiary
1 Jul

Honey Bee Apiary at R&B 1 Urban County Farm

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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