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Garden for Birds and Pollinators

Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Since Texas is on the migration pathway, consider how to layer from treetops to ground covers to support them and all wildlife throughout the year. “One of the big things that we’re short on in backyards is structure between perennials and tall trees,” wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens | read more →

Changing the Winter-Tidy Mindset

Let’s get inside our heads this week with Dr. Bob Duke and Dr. Art Markman, hosts of KUT’s popular podcast, Two Guys on Your Head, produced by Rebecca McInroy. Every week, this thoughtful duo taps into life’s concerns–big and small–with reasons behind what we do. “Ah ha” revelations dosed with a few laughs. So, we | read more →

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Garden for Birds and Pollinators

air date: November 16, 2024

Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens, co-author of Land Stewardship for Birds with Jan Wrede, explores how to give our birds a helping hand, even in our backyards. Chris Garza sheet mulched his small front yard to kill weedy Bermuda grass to restore soil health and wildlife diversity. Watch how to prune autumn sages this winter.

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Supported by the Travis County Master Gardener Association.

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This month's tips for how to care for your plants, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and preping for your garden. Read the entire to do list.

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