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Pink Knock Out Earth Kind Roses in a garden
April 22, 2026

New Earth-Kind roses named for 2026

AgriLife Extension selections emphasize beauty, resilience and low-resource care

Lawn & Garden
A silverleaf nightshade in bloom.
April 17, 2026

Silverleaf nightshade management webinar scheduled for May 12

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for control

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
Gardening disks
April 13, 2026

Homestead Conference set for May 2 in Archer City 

AgriLife Extension event to feature hands-on sessions in beekeeping, food preservation, soap making

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
Two individuals preparing to release a butterfly
April 13, 2026

Hullabloom Fest set for April 18 at The Gardens at Texas A&M

Guests can enjoy hands-on activities and blooming seasonal displays

Event Advances Lawn & Garden
A queen bee marked with white paste for clear identification among thousands of bees in a colony.
April 9, 2026

Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies

Texas A&M AgriLife exploreshow environmental pressures disrupt the biology of honey bee colonies

Environment Lawn & Garden Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
Planting flowers in garden
April 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension Horticulture Series begins April 23 in Kerrville

Four-week program to cover vegetable gardening, turf management, xeriscaping and tree care

Event Advances Lawn & Garden
A basket of tulips sits in front of sign that says "Moody Blooms."
April 8, 2026

Aggie turns farm into tulip destination

Former College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Jerry Moody ’91 introduces people to agriculture through blooms

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
A hand against a background of ornamental plants.
April 7, 2026

Texas ‘green industry’ shifts to steady, sustainable growth following COVID-era boom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 7, 2026

Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Press Releases
A landscaped backyard features a gazebo with outdoor seating, as well as a small pond surrounded by plants and rocks.
April 7, 2026

Learn how to create and care for a wildlife pond in your backyard

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips for planning, design and maintenance

Environment Lawn & Garden Trending
people behind a red ribbon in front of a building
April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Lawn & Garden Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
Navreet Mahal standing in a greenhouse with flowers.
April 1, 2026

Navreet Mahal: Shaping next-generation horticultural professionals

Texas A&M educator melds teaching and industry engagement with horticulture curriculum redesign

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Lawn & Garden Press Releases
A person's hand in mulch on top of cardboard
March 24, 2026

Use cardboard to stop weeds in your garden

‘Sheet mulching’ is easy way to recycle boxes while fighting weeds and improving soil

Lawn & Garden Trending
Texas mountain laurel in bloom.
March 20, 2026

Texas mountain laurel earns Texas Superstar status

Native evergreen recognized for its durability and aesthetic appeal in landscapes

Lawn & Garden Press Releases
Lisa Whittlesey in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
March 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension program specialist earns national youth gardening award

Whittlesey recognized for global impact through youth gardening initiatives 

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Lawn & Garden Press Releases
A gopher snake.
March 16, 2026

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share how to avoid bites and coexist peacefully

Environment Lawn & Garden Trending
Two fire ants gathering a kernel of bait.
March 10, 2026

How to get rid of fire ants: Expert tips that work

Science-backed fire ant treatments to protect lawns, gardens and pastures

Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Trending
A barn swallow perched on a ventilation pipe extending from a brick wall.
March 3, 2026

Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

Environment Lawn & Garden Trending
A sandbur against a white background
February 23, 2026

Sandbur management webinar scheduled for March 17

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for controlling stickers

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
Rain garden with purple and lavender plants.
February 16, 2026

Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management

New AgriLife Extension resource provides engineers and planners design guidance for natural flood mitigation

Environment Impact on Texas Lawn & Garden Press Releases Science & Tech
Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., standing among plants in a greenhouse
February 5, 2026

Renowned vegetable researcher receives doctor honoris causa award

Texas A&M AgriLife Research center director recognized for global contributions

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Lawn & Garden