Seed Catalogs

Why Gardeners in Texas Are Skipping Seed Catalogs This Year—and What They’re Doing Instead

January 17, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The mailbox used to be the most exciting place for a Texas gardener in winter. Glossy seed catalogs promised perfect tomatoes, flawless zinnias, and harvests so abundant they bordered on fantasy. This year, though, something wild is happening across the Lone Star State. Those catalogs are piling up unopened, while gardeners are busy doing something…

A Wealth of Information: 4 Great Reasons to Order & Keep Seed Catalogs

January 6, 2025 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Have you started receiving your seed catalogs yet? Mine have indeed begun arriving in my mailbox! I’ve set the pile aside during the holidays — I’ve been too busy cleaning, cooking, and entertaining to peruse them, but I look forward to when I have a chance to flip through the pages of delicious-looking produce. …

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5 Backyard Projects That Could Get You Into Trouble With Local Rules

That backyard makeover you’ve been planning might seem like a harmless weekend project, but what if it ends with a warning from code enforcement—or a demand to tear everything down? Homeowners often assume that because they own their property, they can build a shed, install a fence, or create a backyard fire pit without asking…

Your Neighbor’s Bamboo Is Spreading Into Your Yard — What Can You Do?

It starts with a few innocent-looking green shoots poking through your lawn near the property line. Within weeks, those shoots become tall bamboo stalks, and before long, they’re appearing in your flower beds, beside your fence, and dangerously close to your landscaping. The frustrating part is that you never planted bamboo in the first place—your…

5 Landscaping Projects That Look Easy Until the Repair Bills Arrive

That weekend landscaping project might seem like an easy way to save a few hundred dollars, especially when online tutorials make everything look simple. A few bags of gravel, some inexpensive edging, or a rented trencher can transform a backyard without hiring a professional. But what happens when that budget-friendly improvement leads to a flooded…

Why Gardeners Should Think Twice Before Moving Soil From One Yard to Another

Your neighbor has extra topsoil from a landscaping project, and they’re offering it to you for free. It sounds like a great deal, especially when buying several bags of garden soil can quickly add up. But what if that free dirt brings invasive worms, stubborn weeds, or plant diseases into a garden you’ve spent years…