The DFW area has experienced rain the last 3 days that was needed and yet can be a problem. A moderate flooding has been warned, with possibilities of it getting worse. We are glad that the weather is producing rain rather than drought, which we have in recent years had.
The flowers and plants will thrive much better with this slow soaking rain. I fear the sun will come out with fierce rays that burn the new growth. One thing has been nice and that is the fact that this rain didn’t come with bad storms, we so often experience here in the Texas area.
April 18, 2010
Rains Came
January 7, 2010
Getting Ready for Spring
It’s time to get ready for the coming spring. Early in the month, turn under clover and other green manure crops in the vegetable garden so that the soil will be ready for planting next month. Even if you haven’t planted a green manure crop, till the garden to expose overwintering insects. If there hasn’t been any rainfall, make sure to water outside plants, especially if there’s freezing weather. They need to be well hydrated.
Water holiday gift plants with care. Check the soil before watering to make sure it is dry and to avoid drowning plants. Allowing these and other houseplants to dry out between watering will help prevent or control fungus gnats.
