Out of the warm-season grasses, this prairie native grass requires the lowest amount of maintenance. In fact, over management does more harm than good. No need to irrigate –- the rainfall in Central Texas is adequate for successful growth. Color can range from spring green to blue-green. ...
Hello! I'm Pam Penick, a dirt-under-my-nails, hoping-for-rain, spiky-plant lover gardening under the Death Star in Austin, Texas (zone 8b). Here's where I share all the gardening goodness I can dig up, not just at home but wherever I go. Digging is for anyone who loves gardens...
Regardless, the pinnacle of the twin brothers’ Texas barbecue is their brisket—sliced or chopped, with just the right amount of smokiness: judicious but not overwhelming—but don’t overlook the housemade jalapeño-cheddar sausages, smoked wings, or fun Lone Star–style sides like Frito pie...
Why go? We promise it's worth it for empanadas, smoked-then-fried wings, pulled pork on Texas toast and a cheesy, smoky burger. The sides are as well-conceived as any sit-down restaurant. We especially liked the gooey mac and cheese and the sweet cornbread shaped like a skull. There’...
The early economy focused on farming, carpentry, and other skilled trades, but today many residents commute to nearby New York City for work. 1659: El Paso, Texas Joseph Sohm // Shutterstock 1659: El Paso, Texas The establishment of Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe by Franciscan monks ...
Texas: Lonesome Highway Why lonesome? Because drivers are more likely to encounter a tumbleweed than another vehicle on this highway. Spanning roughly 50 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Pine Springs, Texas, the Lonesome Highway is a straight and lonely shot into the Guadalupe Mountains. Br...
Texas: Lonesome Highway Why lonesome? Because drivers are more likely to encounter a tumbleweed than another vehicle on this highway. Spanning roughly 50 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Pine Springs, Texas, the Lonesome Highway is a straight and lonely shot into the Guadalupe Mountains. Br...
You can start planting sunflower seeds in March in Texas. Not Helpful 18 Helpful 45 Question Can I start planting sunflowers in June? Andrew Carberry, MPH Food Systems Expert Expert Answer If you live in an area that does not experience winter, you could plant in June. Otherwise plant...