Gardening 101: What to buy a gardener for Christmas
Part 2 includes a few gift ideas you can find at a local nursery.
To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
Part 2 includes a few gift ideas you can find at a local nursery.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
There are plants in our landscape that shouldn't be here. Chinese Privet is a prime example.
Once these perennials get established they require little attention and not much water.
For a smallish tree to grow in the shade, there are few plants that can match a Japanese Red Maple.
No color is more disliked by gardeners than brown.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
Fall is a good planting season. Beets, carrots and spinach can go deep into the winter.
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
Some folks driving in north Dallas are in for a big inconvenience.
Texans waking up to bitter cold Tuesday morning set a new winter power demand record trying to warm up, but the power grid held strong.
"If places like this didn't exist, there are kids who could suffer without being at fault."
To see numbers grow locally, the bachelor bird will need to find a girlfriend.
This is the third fentanyl murder arrest in Denton since the new state law went into effect.
The CBS News Texas I-Team asked experts, on a scale 1-10, what their confidence level is in the Texas power grid holding up in the next severe winter storm.
Babb says his restaurant family is "so shaken" but also "so grateful!"
While Monday's explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel is still under investigation, fire officials said it was likely caused by a gas leak.
One plan to avoid another winter weather emergency, is the proposed $2 billion Southern Spirit Connection.
Fentanyl in Fort Worth: In Part II, we watch as detectives set up a drug deal at a popular park in the middle of the afternoon.
Texas. Sen. John Cornyn (R) speaks with Jack Fink about the federal spending, a possible government shutdown, the southern border and more.
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump clinched his first victory of the primary season Monday night at the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second in the Iowa caucuses, CBS News projected.
For 22% of those with holiday debt, they say it will take them at least five months to pay it all off.
In January, many scammers switch from holiday deal scams to fraudulent exercise programs and products.
Pepperoni, a beloved family pet, got sick in December and had to be put down. The family was told they were still expected to pay for a pet wellness plan they no longer needed.
Reunion Tower, DART, and Deep Ellum businesses are all gearing up to ring in the new year with Dallas residents.
There are two main scams, according to researchers at Cisco Systems.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
The nation's largest drugstore chain says closures to start next month and end in early April.
Purina is responding to unsubstantiated accounts on social media alleging its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets.
"I know you're going to beat this battle," the teen's coach said.
The holiday season may be coming to an end, but there are plenty of illnesses still lingering.
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
Some of America's biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
The company said the club will be "revitalized" and undergo "extensive renovations" before reopening in late 2024.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
"I know how disappointed everyone is," Jones said after a 48-32 home wild-card defeat to the Packers on Sunday.
Dallas is the first team to win at least 12 games in three consecutive playoff seasons without making a conference title game.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the game will be played on Monday at 4:30 p.m.
The New England Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their new head coach. He will be formally introduced at a news conference next week.
What was once unthinkable has actually happened in New England. The Patriots and Bill Belichick are parting ways.
Christina Applegate, who said in 2021 that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, got a standing ovation as she came out using a cane during the Emmy Awards.
The full list of who won and who was nominated at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is the first active-duty service member to win the Miss America competition.
Randolph died on Saturday evening, her son Randolph Charles confirmed to CBS News.
"I really want to earn my stripes," the actress said, adding that "Celebrity Jeopardy!" is not what she's looking for.
Temperatures will gradually warm back up heading into the weekend, and by next week we'll actually have temps in the high 50s and low 60s! But it comes with rain…
Some folks in north Dallas are in for a big inconvenience in about a week. It's part of the construction of that new DART Silver Line.
Texans waking up to bitter cold Tuesday morning set a new winter power demand record trying to warm up, but the power grid held strong.
It will turn cold again Friday and Saturday.
For the past seven years, young expecting mothers-to-be struggling to find housing or leaving unsafe homes found the path to Mater Maria.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
