Texas has eight plant hardiness zones, ranging from the cold-hardy northwestern Panhandle to the warmer southern regions.

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It's an old wives' tale to wait until the weekend after Mother’s Day to start planting your garden, especially in areas prone to late frosts. However, in many parts of Texas, this rule isn’t ...

Here in Texas, gardening becomes a bit more difficult ... There is a slight chance of thunderstorms for parts of Central and South Texas, but overall rain chances are only 20% in San Antonio.

With the right conditions and care, anyone who has the curse of killing plants can turn their bad luck into success when it comes to gardening, even in Texas. Just don't overthink it — water ...