August: Grassburs, What A Pain! Grassburs are a PAIN (no pun intended). What are they exactly and how do you keep them from invading your... Read More
Tomato Hornworm There is nothing more vexing than to have tomato plants full of unripe fruit one day only to come back... Read More
July: Grasshopper Issues? Last year’s drought is the most likely reason producers are seeing more grasshoppers, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert. High... Read More
June Gardening Tips It’s June … What Needs to be Done? Planting • This is the best time to plant vinca (periwinkle), in... Read More
Weed Control Planning We’re still in the dead of winter, but Mississippi State University’s Rocky Lemus already is reminding cattleman to protect their... Read More
Tips for Saving Lawns & Landscapes During Drought By: Kathleen Phillips COLLEGE STATION – Saving valuable landscapes – even successfully adding some new plants – depends on the... Read More
Preparing for Your Fall Vegetable Garden It’s not too soon to be thinking about a fall vegetable garden. I know it’s hard to think about cool... Read More
June Gardening Tips WATER, WATER, WATER! MULCH, MULCH, MULCH! Don’t neglect the veggies you’ve planted. Prune plants to maintain size and control odd... Read More
May Gardening Tips Try one or more of the Texas Superstars (TM) this year in your garden. They are worth searching out for... Read More
Keep the Butterflies’ Buffet Stocked Be a gracious host by planting these spring annuals now. This time of year is frustrating for the gardener who... Read More
Gardening Tips Gardening tips from Ellis County Master Gardeners JAUNARY Planting and Sowing Winter is the time to transplant mature trees... Read More
Master Gardener Tips for May Planting and Sowing Now is the time to plant hot-weather, summer blooming plants such as Mexican firebush, blue daze, succulents,... Read More