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November is a month rich in history. From the founding of the Mission at San Juan Capistrano to the meaning of Thanksgiving Day, there is plenty of interesting facts for all your history and trivia buffs! November 4, 1862, Richard Gatling patented his first...

Fescue is a shade-tolerant turf grass that is available in seed and sod, although sod can be difficult to find around our part of Texas. Shade means the area receives sunlight from 1.5 to 4 hours a day. Wells Brothers sells 2 varieties of seed that are considered...

It is time to plant pansies. Pansies like well-drained soil, cool weather, and full sun to partial shade. The well-drained soil should include expanded shale and compost in the bed. Expanded shale application rates are all over the place. How much you...

The major questions on pruning are: how to prune when to prune, why prune, and when to stop pruning. The how and when vary, depending on the species, but December through January is a good time for pruning trees and most shrubs. So prepare yourself. The “why” is for...

Question: What’s black and white with a smell strong enough to gag a maggot on a gut wagon? Answer: Everyone’s favorite member of the weasel family, skunks. These lovable mammals tend to be very shy unless they feel threatened. Then they will hose the offending...