I live in a community that continues to develop (with new home construction) and we have rabbits all over the area. My specific problem is that a few rabbits have found a couple of areas in my yard where they sit or rest. Not necessarily nesting, because it’s an open...
Gnats in my Houseplants, Help!
I have two containers of ivy and assortments that have gnats in them. What's the cause? I'm thinking that watering is probably the problem. What should we do? I've now got the plants on the patio and I'm hesitant to bring them in the house because I don't want any...
Fire Ants ~ How to Get Rid of Them!
Fire Ants are a real problem in lawns, around homes, and in pastures. Texas A&M Extension service has developed a Two - Step Method of Fire Ant Management. Below is the text from that report and links to the report itself. From experience I can say this...
Deer Resistant Plants
There seems to be an unending number of deer that come right up to the house and are seemingly fearless. I have a beautiful garden of perennials that I have spent years cultivating. Should I just leave them and forget having a lovely flower garden given the deer...
Deer Eating My Plants and Trees!
Deer are eating my Crape Mytles and other plants! Deer have basically three types of vegetation that they eat. The first is their food of choice.. grasses, briers, and other young growth that is tasty to them. Second is the rough stuff. Not as good as someone's grass...
Cockroaches Under Our Deck
We have an outside deck with many cockroaches under it. What can we use to get rid of them? American Cockroach -Periplaneta americana This is generally the cockroach that people in our area see running around at night and sometimes in the daylight if...
Cicada Killer Wasp
From late June to early October cicada killers, Sphecius speciosus can be seen buzzing around your home. This insect has the menacing appearance of a large hornet, but is really quite harmless. The female can administer a mild sting if handled roughly or step on with...
Best Plants for Birds
What are the best plants to have in my landscape to keep a healthy bird population? Below is a list of plants that will help you keep a good population of birds year round. Most birds migrate to warmer climates in the winter. There are a good number that do not, so a...
Spring Bulbs: A-Z
We have attempted to answer all your bulb questions here. If you have additional bulb questions, please use the 'Ask a Master Gardener form' to submit your question. Spring Bulbs October - The best time to purchase tulip and narcissus bulbs and start them...
Information Needed On Penstemon cobaea.
Texas with its varied soil types and weather conditions has 22 species of this wildflower. Like many Texas native wildflowers, penstemons transcend their native habitats and thrive in many locations. Many penstemon species and varieties prefer well-drained soils and...