Growing Guides

Start your gardening journey right—understand what makes Central Texas unique!

• Know your seasons: Spring and fall are magic for planting—summer heat needs smart choices.
• Expect weather swings: Be ready for surprise heat, drought, and late freezes.
• Good beds = good results: Amend heavy clay soil with compost and mulch.

Master these essential skills for year-round success, no matter what you grow.

• Compost makes happy plants—start a bin or use store-bought.
• Deep, infrequent watering trains strong roots.
• Mulch saves water and keeps weeds down.
• Feed your soil as much as your plants.

Set up for smooth, frustration-free gardening with the right gear and beds.

Stock your basics: Hand trowel, pruners, gloves, a solid watering can.

Try raised beds for better drainage and fewer weeds.

Container gardens shine on patios or small spaces.

Soaker hoses and timers make watering less work.ents, or welcome customers to your store.

Never miss a planting window! Know what to do and grow every season.

• Use a month-by-month calendar for planting and harvesting.
• In spring, start tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, wildflowers.
• Summer means deep mulching, shade, and tough crops.
• Fall and winter: Greens, onions, garlic, and prepping for next year.

All-in-one-season color and quick rewards.

• Direct-sow sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, and cosmos after frost.
• Deadhead spent flowers for non-stop blooms.
• Great for attracting bees and butterflies.

For tough, low-maintenance beauty and supporting pollinators.

• Choose Texas natives for less watering and happy wildlife.
• Best planted in fall or early spring.
• Divide every few years for more, healthier plants.

Enjoy tasty harvests that come back year after year.

• Plant trees in late winter or early spring while dormant.
• All fruit needs full sun and consistent deep watering to thrive.
• Prune in late winter for better shape and bigger yields.
• Berries like company—plant multiples for best results.

Great-tasting, homegrown food from plot or pot.

Tomatoes and peppers like heat and full sun; greens can handle cool weather.

Use compost-rich soil for flavor and success.

Harvest veggies regularly for best growth and flavor.

Fresh fragrance and flavor for every garden or windowsill.

• Basil thrives in warmth and sun—pinch often for bushiness.
• Cilantro prefers cooler temps—plant early and harvest fast.
• Mint goes wild in beds—keep it contained in pots.
• Rosemary and thyme shrug off drought and poor soil.

Make your indoor space lush, easy, and air-cleaning.

• Snake plant, pothos, and ZZ plant thrive on neglect—great for beginners.
• Let soil dry a bit between waterings—overwatering is the #1 indoor killer.
• Most houseplants enjoy bright, indirect sunlight.
• Rotate for even growth and dust leaves for extra shine.

Low-water, low-hassle, lots of style—perfect for beginners and collectors.

• Always plant in fast-draining, sandy soil (specially labeled “cactus mix”).
• Bright, direct sun is best indoors or out.
• Water deeply, then let dry out completely before watering again.

Tackle advanced skills, troubleshooting, and pro tips for garden mastery.

• Master composting, mulching, and soil building.
• Set up drip irrigation or rainwater harvesting systems.
• Prevent pests with crop rotation, companion planting, row covers, and organic sprays.
• Growing from seed? Learn the secrets for strong, healthy seedlings.