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Marlene Byndon
May 19, 20232 min read
EXPANDED SHALE
Expanded shale is a soil amendment that is gaining popularity among gardeners in the United States and for good reason. It can retain...
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Marlene Byndon
Apr 19, 20234 min read
IT'S GETTING HOT AROUND HERE!
A roller coaster of temperatures isn’t unusual for spring in Texas, but gardeners need to be aware of the impact of this year’s weather...
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Marlene Byndon
Mar 26, 20231 min read
WHAT ABOUT THOSE USED COFFEE GROUNDS!
Many people choose to place coffee grounds straight onto the soil and use it as a fertilizer. Remember that while coffee grounds add...
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Marlene Byndon
Feb 28, 20231 min read
ST PATRICKS DAY AND THE OXALIS
Oxalis is a flowering plant in the wood-sorrel family, which is comprised of over 500 species. It can be found throughout the world...
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Marlene Byndon
Jan 28, 20233 min read
WHAT'S UP WITH SUCCULENTS?
There are several factors why succulents are popular. The most obvious reason is ‘natural’ charm, as evident in their dominance in social...
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Marlene Byndon
Dec 21, 20221 min read
OH CHRISTMAS CACTUS!
The Christmas cactus is everywhere during the holiday season, with good reason. It's a blooming succulent that is easy to care for, has...
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Marlene Byndon
Nov 22, 20223 min read
FLOWERS CAN BE PLUCKED BUT YOU CAN'T STOP WINTER
As cooler weather begins around the state, start preparing your gardens and lawns for the drop in temperatures. A good rule of “green”...
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Marlene Byndon
Sep 27, 20221 min read
BERMUDA OR ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS
Are you struggling with areas in your landscape that are bare? Your neighbor has St. Augustine, and it looks okay, but you are not sure...
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Marlene Byndon
Jul 24, 20222 min read
WHAT ABOUT THE WATER?
Plant water-efficient, well-adapted, and/or native shrubs, trees, and grasses. Choose plants that are drought and heat-tolerant and can...
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Frisco Garden Club
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Her-story Lessons
As the newest Historian of the Frisco Garden Club, I would say that I have big shoes to fill. Really though, my challenge is that our...
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Frisco Garden Club
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Her-story... from a former Frisco Garden Club Historian
Frisco Life Thursday, March 27, 1997
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Marlene Byndon
Jun 16, 20222 min read
BLACK PEPPER IS MORE THAN A SPICE
Pesticide Black pepper protects plants by killing or repelling various pests. A study by a Doctoral student showed that pepper was...
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Marlene Byndon
Apr 23, 20221 min read
TEXAS BLUEBONNETS
Lupinus texensis Texas lupine has larger, more sharply pointed leaves and more numerous flower heads than similar lupines. Light-green,...
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Marlene Byndon
Mar 13, 20222 min read
5 TIPS FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN DESIGN
(RESOURCE, BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND GARDENS) 1. Even Numbers of Plants While natural things often come in pairs (two eyes, two legs, two...
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Marlene Byndon
Feb 22, 20221 min read
LOVE IN THE GARDEN
Even though the thermometer encourages you to stay indoors, February is a great month to get outside and get your hands dirty. You can...
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Marlene Byndon
Dec 28, 20211 min read
OH CHRISTMAS TREE!
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants, and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter....
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Marlene Byndon
Nov 22, 20211 min read
TALKING TURKEY
Currently, Wild Turkey thrives in Texas. There are an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 in Texas with the largest population found in the...
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Marlene Byndon
Oct 20, 20211 min read
MUMS THE WORD!
My neighbor asked, “ how do I know my mum is still alive”? If a mum’s roots are white and look healthy, then the plant is alive, but it...
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Marlene Byndon
Sep 24, 20212 min read
By The Light of the Moon
Gardening by the moon is a practice that has been around for a long time. Planting by the Moon (also called "Gardening by the Moon") is a...
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Marlene Byndon
Aug 24, 20211 min read
THE GREATMONARCH MIGRATION
I was sitting in my backyard and I spied a beautiful monarch butterfly. As it approached the milkweed to feast, I wondered if it was...
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