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April 9, 2024

Turfgrass program leads through innovation

From backyards, football fields and golf courses, science is reshaping the turfgrass experience

April 8, 2024

Texas A&M Turfgrass Program: Research, Extension and the Next Generation

Video: Texas A&M AgriLife research, extension and teaching initiatives work to develop increasingly resilient and sustainable turfgrasses that ensure user safety and thriving industry while building up the next generation of leaders in the field

April 5, 2024

Landscaping to help protect from wildfires

Texas A&M AgriLife experts offer guidance on creating a more fire-wise landscape

April 4, 2024

National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden — or start one

AgriLife Extension gardening guide for April

March 27, 2024

‘Trees: Your Landscape Legacy’ webinar set for April 10

Program focuses on how trees benefit home landscapes, environment

March 22, 2024

Mission to serve brings Osburn to floral design

New hire brings unique perspective, background to department

March 20, 2024

Spring is the time for Texans to ‘two-step’ toward fire ant control                      

AgriLife Extension method is a safe, effective way to manage imported red fire ants

March 19, 2024

Foundational tips for no-dig gardening

AgriLife Extension horticulturist shares best practices for low-effort form of gardening

March 14, 2024

Pansies named newest Texas Superstar

Plants add versatility, range of color to landscapes

March 12, 2024

Eight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden

March 11, 2024

Turfgrass program for landscape professionals set for May 3 in New Braunfels

Will feature turfgrass best management practices, pesticide and fertilizer application calculation workshop

March 8, 2024

Earth-Kind Gardener Series starts March 22 in San Antonio

Six-week series focuses on environmentally friendly gardening

March 7, 2024

It’s time to embrace the power of flowers this spring

March 6, 2024

Native Landscapes for Wildlife webinar set for March 20

Webinar part of 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series

February 22, 2024

Lawn and Garden 101 series starts March 7 in Georgetown

Three-week program will help residents learn how to grow healthy lawns and gardens in Central Texas area

February 14, 2024

Cultivate a tastier, healthier future 

AgriLife Extension hosting farm-to-table event Taste 360 in March

February 13, 2024

Growing a dream into reality

Joseph Johnson’s love of public gardens grows every day with the Leach Teaching Gardens

February 9, 2024

Commercial Turf and Ornamental Workshop set for Feb. 23 in Lubbock

February 9, 2024

Plantastic Vegetable Gardening Seminar set for Feb. 23 in Fredericksburg

February 8, 2024

Prune your roses and your lawn, but leave the fruit trees alone

AgriLife Extension gardening guide offers top tips for February