PBMGMay 103 minElements of the Attractive YardBy Debbie Roland and Emmy Ulmschneider, Master Gardeners Have you ever stood in your yard and thought “I need to do something in here.”...
PBMGFeb 28, 20212 minSociety GarlicBy Debbie Roland, Master Gardener Society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a herbaceous perennial that produces long narrow leaves and...
PBMGFeb 20, 20212 minLiriopeBy Debbie Roland and Emmy Ulmschneider, Master Gardeners Liriope (Liriope spp.) is an evergreen, tough, grass-like perennial. Also called...
PBMGFeb 15, 20212 minPASSIONFLOWERBy Debbie Roland and Emmy Ulmschneider, Master Gardeners When you see a passionflower (Passiflora spp.) it seems to be a very delicate...
PBMGJan 31, 20212 minA Case for CosmosBy Jessie Clark, Master Gardener Do you enjoy fresh cut flowers from your garden? Give cosmos a try this year. Cosmos are prolific...
PBMGJan 24, 20212 minSideoats GramaBy Emmy Ulmschneider and Debbie Roland, Master Gardeners Sideoats Grama Grass (Bouteloua curtipendula) is the state grass of Texas. A...
PBMGJan 19, 20212 minDeer GrassBy Emmy Ulmschneider and Debbie Roland, Master Gardeners Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) is one of the grasses that is native to the...
PBMGJan 10, 20212 minEsperanzaBy Debbie Roland, Master Gardener Esperanza (Tecoma stans) is another great plant from the Permian Basin Master Gardener’s recommended...
PBMGJan 3, 20212 minPampas GrassBy Debbie Roland, Master Gardener It’s a new year! Every week during 2021 we are going to feature one (or two) of the plants on Permian...
PBMGNov 8, 20202 minWinter FlowersDebbie Roland, Master Gardener The first freeze is behind us. Leaves are falling and plants are going to sleep for the winter. A big...
PBMGNov 1, 20202 minRules of GardeningDebbie Roland, Master Gardener “Significant Enclosure” is one of the gardening rules that most outdoor designers use. Our little farm has...
PBMGSep 20, 20202 minBluebonnets are best planted in the FallBy Jeanette Castanon, Ector County Extension Agent Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas, it is said that bluebonnets are to Texas...
PBMGSep 20, 20202 minFall MumsDebbie Roland, Master Gardener Chrysanthemums or mums are a favorite plant for West Texas gardens. They are usually inexpensive and give...
PBMGDec 22, 20182 minDecorating Your Landscape with WaterBy John and Shirley Kelley, Master Gardeners I’m not fond of winter. I would much rather be outside in the yard and around my garden or...
PBMGJul 28, 20182 minLantana-A West Texas Flowerby Carol Siddall, Master Gardener Lantana consists of more than 150 species. They are mostly natives of the Tropics. In some regions,...
PBMGMar 3, 20182 minWater Features in your Landscapeby John and Shirley Kelley, Master Gardeners Winter is a great time to start planning your landscape for a nice water feature. A water...
PBMGDec 3, 20172 minPerennial Plus: How to Divide and Whenby Bess Barlau, Master Gardener Tried and true plants or adapted to our area are always welcome additions to beautify and simplify our...
PBMGDec 3, 20172 minGardening in the FallGardening in the fall is the best time of the year for many projects. The weather is cooler (mostly), the night time temperatures are...
PBMGApr 2, 20171 minOrnamental Grasses Need to Be Consideredby Gwin Jamerson, Master Gardener Ornamental grasses can be used in many places in the landscape. After all, grasses grow here naturally....
PBMGSep 18, 20162 minMexican Mint Marigoldby Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener Herb Enthusiast Mexican Mint Marigold is a crazy name for this delightful herb. Texas...