Allison Watkins
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Earth-kind soil management needed in warm autumn temps
Remember the phrase “don’t bag it” and save those fallen leaves – they are valuable organic matter for the landscape and garden. → Read More
Hot summer weather is a good reason to try indoor gardening
With the extreme conditions this summer, now is a good time to try your hand at house plants and indoor gardening, writes Allison Watkins. → Read More
Tips for planting vegetables in your garden this spring
Spring will be here soon, and now is a good time to plan and prepare to grow some food in the yard. → Read More
Controlling stickers is important for maintaining an enjoyable lawn
A lawn isn't useful or much fun when it's filled with stickers. Here are some tips for controlling them: → Read More
Tips for keeping your yard looking bright during winter
Here are some ways to keep a colorful landscape during the coldest months of the year: → Read More
Fall is an ideal time to help your garden attract butterflies
In October, monarch butterflies will migrate through the Concho Valley. Here's how to attract them to your garden, writes Allison Watkins: → Read More
How to handle pest insects in your yard and garden this summer
Here are some of the common landscape and garden pests to watch out for this time of year, and some control options: → Read More
Despite hot summers, June is a good time to build a new lawn. Here's how to do it.
Allison Watkins, with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, details how to start a new lawn in the Texas summer. → Read More
Earth-Kind program improves your local garden while helping the environment
The Earth-Kind plan promotes research-proven techniques for home gardens while conserving water and reducing fertilizer and pesticide use. → Read More
Tips for using a real Christmas tree or other holiday plants
Living Christmas trees, poinsettias and even cactus can be a festive addition to your home during the holidays, writes Allison Watkins. → Read More
Important yard work can still be done in December
Here are a few things you can still do for your lawn and garden in the winter months: → Read More
Tips for taking care of your lawn in the fall in West Texas
Fall brings shorter days and cooler temperatures that require different landscape tasks, writes Allison Watkins in this week's horticulture column. → Read More
Summer heat putting a strain on San Angelo plants
It’s been a hot, dry summer, and this is always stressful on certain plants but even more so when it follows a rainy spring, writes Allison Watkins. → Read More
Keep or compost? Transitioning from summer to fall color
We’re in the peak of summer right now, but fall will be here before too long. Now is the time to shear back perennials so they have a strong fall blooming period → Read More
Steps to keep bugs off the summer garden
Gardening is tough in the summer! Heat and insect pests can make it grueling for both people and plants. → Read More
Tips to keeping an indoor herb garden alive
Fresh homegrown herbs are wonderful to have handy for meal prep, craft projects and gifts. Here are some reasons why yours might not be thriving. → Read More
Growing, harvesting and selecting watermelons
It’s watermelon season, and what a year for them! Here's how to grow them and pick them out. → Read More
How to water grass, plants during the summer months
The summer heat and dry spells have arrived. Here are some tips to keep your lawn, garden and flower beds green and lush while being mindful of water use. → Read More
Here's what to plant in your summer vegetable garden
Recent hail pelted West Texas gardens. Here's what do plant going forward and how to mitigate hail damage to plants. → Read More
Gardening great for social distancing with plenty of fresh air
Master Gardner's annual sale cancelled. Details inside. → Read More