Winter Lawn Care
Hardly any of my original lawn is left because I’ve turned most of the green scape into flower beds, walkways, raised vegetable beds, a chicken coop, and my garden shed. But what is left does need winter care.
When Do I Cut Back My Perennials?
Several of you have messaged me asking, “when do I trim my perennials back?” That’s a subjective question, but through the years, I’ve realized that it’s not “when” but “how” is the more important question.
Fall To Do Gardening Chores
October and November are the hardest working months in Texas Gardens.
Garden Song
One of my sisters and I share the love of gardening. It’s a passion, really! She sent me the link for this song stating, “I found our anthem!”
St. Augustine
I have a long history with St. Augustine Grass! We were flying back home from the US to Lebanon when I was nine and the lowest tread on a stairwell of four sisters, all within five years of each other.
A Secret Garden
Amongst the terraced olive groves, pine-forested hills, and craggy rock outcrops of my childhood, I had many choice “secret gardens” to which I retreated to read or just be alone. Alone-time was quite scarce in our bustling home.