I am in west Houston. The lawns here have weeds that look like chickweed except the flowers are yellow instead of white. This is the plant but with yellow...

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The missus had me spending Saturday trying for a better crop of tomatoes than we had this blow torch of a summer. Maybe the global warming will make maters a...

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Our backyard is covered with this weed. It is something that is very common in Austin, as I also see it in other yards and all around the hike & bike trail. ...

I bought BT early this year and would like to use it now. Does anyone know the shelf life on this stuff? I could call the mfgr. but would like to apply it ...

New Event Announcement from Travis County Master Gardeners Association: For the Love of Trees Saturday, October 10, 2009 1-3pm

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Event Announcement from Travis County Master Gardeners Association: Do-It-Yourself Pond Building Saturday, September 19, 2009 10am-Noon

Event Announcement from the Travis County Master Gardeners Association: Redesigning Your Gardens Saturday, September 12, 1-3pm

The Mother of all clocks If THIS doesn't shock the living day-lights out of you.... I don't know what would! Read the comments at the...

I see a lot of people around my neighborhood putting what appears to be some sort of soil or compost on the problem spots on their lawn. What are they putting...

Any suggestions on what kind of grass to use in a shaded area that will NOT grow into the sunny areas? Have Bermuda TIF 419, which is great, but won't grow in...

New Event Announcement from Travis County Master Gardeners Association: Fall Vegetable Gardening Saturday, August 22, 2009 10am-Noon

We have a couple wild persimmon bushes on our lot, one male, one female at least that is what a nursery guy told us when we took in branches. One bush has a...

Free Seminar Rose Care for Summer Heat and Fall Blooms Friday, August 6 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Travis County AgriLife Extension Office 1600 “B�...

What bird is flying around the medium sized waterways trying to pick up a mate this time of year? It's makes this hideous, teradactyl-like screech that lasts...

Has anyone had experience with raising their own ladybugs? Any advice? gil

New Event Announcement from Travis County Master Gardeners Association: Becoming a Garden Detective: Diagnosing Plant Problems Saturday, July 11, 2009

Hello all! We are pleased to introduce to you our new on-line bonsai sto CASTILLO BONSAI. We have very good prices in bonsai and prebonsai trees, tools,...

I am new to gardening and have a problem with some patio tomatoes. I have a link below to a photo. Some of the tomatoes have a hole in them. The perimeter...

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Looking for an organic pest control for white flies on my squash plants? Suggestions or comments? Thanks, Mark (The Cowboy)

New Event Announcement from the Travis County Master Gardeners Association: Rainwater Harvesting for Your Garden

Tomato problems. Below is a photo of patio tomatoes. There are holes in them that I don't believe are from birds since the edges are smooth. I can't find an...