When I first moved to Tyler, I soon fell in love with azaleas. The Tyler Azalea Trail, held annually at the end of March through early April, captivated me with miles of trails lined with homes displaying masses of brilliantly colored azaleas. Being the county…
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Growing tomatoes is a rewarding experience, and one that would be more pleasurable if tomatoes weren’t so darn attractive to pests. Dealing with insect pests is my least favorite task in the vegetable garden, but I try to stay ahead of potential outbreaks by inspecting…
Tomato time is just around the corner, and whether you are growing your own transplants or leaving that to the pros, it is not too soon to start prepping for the season. As vegetable plants go, tomatoes rank pretty high — in popularity, in variety…
Mid- to late winter is an optimal time to prune most trees. Insects and diseases that attack tree-wound sites are not as active, and the time for the most rapid wound closure is about to begin in spring. While this general truth applies in most…