Paula's Home Garden

The art of gardening in Pflugerville!

Our experiences from central Texas……

Protect plants with mulch and a shade cloth to help lock in moisture.

Dealing with Texas Heat

Beat the heat by planting resilient crops like okra, black-eyed peas, and sweet potatoes.

Gardening in Texas

Physical barriers, deterrents, and a clear area helps protect gardens.

Exploring Ways to Protect the Garden

Exploring the world of gardening

GARDENING TECHNIQUES

Follow our gardening adventure as we implement different methods for victory! We plant via container, raised beds, and direct sow.

Container Gardening

Container plants require more frequent watering because soil in pots dries out faster than garden beds. Regular fertilization is also important since nutrients can wash out during watering.

Raised Beds

Raised beds require an initial investment for materials and soil. However, the improved growing conditions often result in higher yields and healthier plants.

Direct Sow / In-Ground Gardening

Direct sow gardens may require more weed control and soil preparation. Success depends heavily on soil quality, weather conditions, and proper timing.

Tips for Gardening Success

With the right gardening method and a few essential tools, anyone can create a thriving garden that produces beautiful flowers, fresh herbs, and delicious vegetables throughout the growing season.

Fruits, vegetables, and herbs we are growing…

Follow our journey with monthly updates...

Herbs

Herbs used by many households are from the Mediterranean region and are known to thrive in hot, dry summer weather.

Fruits

Many backyard fruit trees produce more fruit when planted near another compatible variety. This process, called cross-pollination, helps fruit trees develop healthier blossoms and larger harvests, making it an important consideration when planning a backyard orchard. 🍎🍐🍒

Vegetables in Hot Climates

Vegetables grown in hot environments often develop deeper root systems when watered deeply and less frequently, making them more drought-tolerant and resilient during periods of extreme heat.

Reducing Unwanted Rodents/Pests

A clean garden with limited food sources is far less attractive to rats and mice than one with fallen produce, weeds, and debris.

Weed Control

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Landscaping

Watering

Relaxation

Preparing Soil

Planting - Best Practices

Cleaning Up

Pruning & Maintenance

VISIT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

We have a social presence on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook and post twice a month with updates to the garden. Find us and connect today!

Find Us on Social Media

Free access to the video log (vlog) as we make our journey through Texas droughts and unpredictable weather. Our vlog is provided free of charge for anyone that wishes to join the local gardening group.

Did you Know?
We have playlists available that spans multiple genres. Visit our playlist page for more information and feel welcome to share your own playlist with us.

To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.

-Mahatma Ghandi

Reduce Stress

Gardening may help reduce cortisol levels even more than reading a book! Enjoy this natural stress reliever!

Physical Fitness

Tasks like digging, weeding, and hauling mulch provide a full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, and balance.

Increased Intake of Vitamin D

Spending time outdoors stimulates your skin to produce vitamin D. This essential nutrient supports immune function, calcium absorption, and bone health.

Healthy Eating

Gardening is a great way to access fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs, which are needed for a healthy diet.