It can be a challenge to have a green thumb in Central Texas. Gardeners face extreme heat, drought, massive rainstorms, plant-killing bugs and much more. Plus many environmentally conscientious Austinites want to grow in an organic way.
Now you can learn from Richard Fadal of TexaScapes. He is our Green Gardener.
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Surviving the summer from LCRA Both the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority have mandatory watering schedules that allow watering no more than two days a week. Learn how to keep your lawn alive.
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