On a house-hunting mission, Kat and Dave Sherby fell for a big yard that beckoned collaborative brainstorming for wildlife watching. First, they tackled rainwater runoff and lawn reduction to make way for food and flower gardens. Then came rainwater collection, compost-making, a keyhole garden and relaxing spots to hang out and enjoy it all. In | read more →
These days, wildlife graze four acres of native plant gardens on former Blackland Prairie ranchland in Jarrell. With ingenuity and lifelong commitment to conservation, Ann and Doug Garrett unearthed tons of limestone boulders to frame waterwise plants dotted by venerable live oak trees. “We call it the three B ranch: the bird, bee, and butterfly | read more →
air date: November 16, 2024
Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens, co-author of Land Stewardship for Birds with Jan Wrede, explores how to give our birds a helping hand, even in our backyards. Chris Garza sheet mulched his small front yard to kill weedy Bermuda grass to restore soil health and wildlife diversity. Watch how to prune autumn sages this winter.
This month's tips for how to care for your plants, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and preping for your garden. Read the entire to do list.
