Welcome to Texas! Many people love Texas because of the climate. For a helpful resource about temperatures and rainfall, I recommend the following website: http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/dallas/texas/united-states/ustx1575
But what about gardening? As a garden lover, on average the local nurseries say there are six weeks between the growing seasons when plants quit growing because of the intense heat. The good news is, for humans, most all homes, and all stores and businesses have air conditioning. But what about plants? Botany studies indicate that when air temperature drops below 100 degrees and we get a little rain, things begin to look green. I have been lucky to … (6 comments)
texas gardening: Growing Coleus Plants
- 05/05/16 01:58 AM
What I love about living in warmer climate is planting different types of plants and flowers in my Texas garden. Trying new plants is fun! This year, I decided to plant a Coleus plant and here is the result of my efforts!
What attracts me to this plant are the leaves. You don't grow Coleus for flowers, you grow it for its leaves and they come in a variety of different shapes, colors, and sizes. There is a lot of information on the Internet, books, and magazines about the Coleus plant. What I like are the descriptive words that sound so tantalizing! … (15 comments)
texas gardening: To Mulch or What to Use for Mulch - That is the Question
- 04/08/11 01:12 PM
April 8, 2011 The planting has begun in North Dallas, Texas. I don't recall ever having so many choices when it comes to mulch before, so I did a little homework. I know they are supposed to keep the weeds down but they can also provide a barrier for the dreaded march of the termites. Many people use colorful mulch when putting their homes on the market just because it looks prettier than dirt, but if you're going to mulch, why not get a better understanding about what it is you're buying. When in doubt, check with your local nurseries, landscaping … (23 comments)
Patricia Feager with DFW FINE PROPERTIES has sold residential real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth for more than twenty years. She understands making choices needs informed decision making. She takes her career seriously and enjoys helping her clients transition to a new location, whether it is local or from out of town. Keeping clients informed throughout the process with effective communication and understanding their needs is important.
Her assessments begin with taking into consideration the current market conditions and providing truthful information to her clients. Knowing what their highest to lowest priorities are and facts about what their specific needs and the current market conditions helps everyone to understand expectations. Clarity, facts, valuable feedback, observations are part of the journey when moving.
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