HOUSTON — Texas weather can feel like a roller coaster, swinging from arctic blasts to spring-like warmth in just days. As temperatures rise, many Texans are left wondering: Is winter finally over?

‘I love getting the fresh pecans each fall and am considering planting my own pecan trees. What do I need to know?” — L.S. Growing pecans comes with both challenges and rewards. Let’s talk about some ...

QUESTION: Several years ago, I purchased a tract of land that has a 4- to 5-acre field surrounded by forest. In cleaning up and reclaiming the field, I discovered two mature pecan trees, and they are ...

I am excited that fresh cracked and in-shell pecans are soon to be available. Local pecan orchards are tending to their trees and well on their way to October harvest, including our research station ...

Nothing quite adds color to a yard or garden like a tree covered in beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, most trees only put out flowers for a season, leaving you with nothing but branches covered in ...

Q: I bought this cactus two months ago. It was beautiful while it was in bloom, but now all the long flower stems seem to be drying up and dying. Do I cut them back? Do new ones grow out of the small ...