When to Treat Texas Fruit Trees for Fire Blight, Canker, and Bacterial Diseases
Fruit trees in Texas face a unique set of challenges: warm springs that can trigger early bloom, sudden wet periods from spring…
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Gardening in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 6 through 9 – arid west, humid east, brutal summers, mild winters in the south, and soils that range from blackland prairie to caliche desert. The trade-off: a state that covers more growing range than most countries. These guides are written for Texas’s actual climate variety.
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Types of Scale Insects Common on Texas Shade Trees and Ornamentals
Scale insects are a diverse group of plant pests that feed by sucking sap from stems, branches, leaves, and roots. In Texas…
Read articleSteps to Quarantine New Plants to Prevent Pest and Disease Introduction in Texas
Quarantining new plants is a critical practice for every gardener, landscaper, nursery operator, and homeowner in Texas. The state’s diverse climate zones…
Read articleIdeas for Creating Habitat That Attracts Beneficial Insects in Texas Landscapes
Creating habitat for beneficial insects in Texas landscapes is both a practical pest-management strategy and a powerful way to support pollination, biodiversity,…
Read articleBest Ways to Rotate Crops to Reduce Pest and Disease Pressure in Texas Vegetable Beds
Why crop rotation matters in Texas Crop rotation is one of the simplest and most powerful tools a gardener or grower has…
Read articleBenefits of Mulching and Proper Irrigation for Disease Prevention in Texas Beds
Mulching and irrigation are two of the most powerful cultural tools available to home gardeners, commercial growers, and landscape managers in Texas.…
Read articleWhat to Do When You Spot Asian Citrus Psyllid on Texas Citrus
If you find an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) on citrus in Texas, immediate, informed action matters. ACP is the primary vector of…
Read articleWhat Does Early Blight Look Like on Texas Tomato Plants
Recognizing Early Blight: an overview Early blight, caused primarily by the fungus Alternaria solani, is one of the most common and damaging…
Read articleHow Do Soil Types and pH Affect Pest and Disease Risk in Texas Yards
Texas yards cover a wide range of climates and soils: coastal sands, Gulf coastal prairies, East Texas clay, Blackland prairies, and West…
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