Gardening 101: The teaching garden at Heritage Elementary
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
For area gardeners, the last freeze of winter means the start of the growing season.
With the thaw in place, our own First Alert Meteorologist Jeff Ray traveled to Granbury Wednesday
Part 2 includes a few gift ideas you can find at a local nursery.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
No color is more disliked by gardeners than brown.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
Fall is a good planting season. Beets, carrots and spinach can go deep into the winter.
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
Hundreds of kids lined the pavement ready to hand out high fives and hugs, in honor of what Mr. Doug gives out every day.
Dallas Fire Rescue was called to Mountain Creek around 4:15 p.m. Sunday for a water rescue.
McDonald's is transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations and some locations may start to charge for refills that were once free.
A dry line of storms is possible Tuesday evening coming in from the west.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Chuck Cooperstein, the voice of the Dallas Mavericks on the radio, said fans live in one of the most extraordinary confluences of professional sports events in North Texas history.
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
The Dallas Mavericks are advancing in the NBA playoffs after a 117-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
County commissioners will review a proposal on Tuesday to address the Sheriff's Department's release of information and video on critical incidents, including in-custody deaths.
Scheffler's attorney says he needs more time to gather evidence about what happened in Louisville, Kentucky.
Police are searching for the suspects involved in two shooting deaths, two weekends in a row at the same Fort Worth nightclub.
A 20-year-old man shot by police is in stable condition after leading Arlington police through a series of calls that ended with gunfire.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!