Texas Garden Finder

The garden blog

Short, practical, step-by-step posts. No fluff, just what to do, when to do it, and why it works in Texas conditions.

A person plants a young tree outdoors with a shovel

July 14, 2026

How to Plant a Tree in Texas: A Step-by-Step Procedure

Plant a tree correctly in Texas soil. Follow these steps for hole size, root flare, backfill, mulch, and a first-year watering schedule.

A garden hose sprays water across green grass

June 18, 2026

How to Water a Texas Lawn in Summer Without Wasting It

Water a Texas lawn the right amount in summer heat. Learn the one-inch rule, the cycle-and-soak method, and how to test your sprinkler output.

Gloved hands pick ripe tomatoes from a garden plant

April 22, 2026

Grow Tomatoes Through Texas Heat: Variety, Timing, Shade

Keep tomatoes producing in Texas heat. Choose heat-set varieties, plant early, mulch deep, water evenly, and use shade cloth in summer.

Young green seedlings grow in black planting trays

January 20, 2026

Start Seeds Indoors for a Texas Spring Garden

Start vegetable seeds indoors on the correct Texas schedule. Count back from your last frost date and follow six steps from seed tray to garden.

Sage leaves covered in white frost

January 8, 2026

Prepare Your Garden for a Texas Freeze: A Checklist

Protect your plants before a Texas freeze. Use this checklist for watering, frost cloth, container plants, and what to do after the cold passes.