Dotty Woodson

Dotty Woodson has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Horticulture from Tarleton State University and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M and Texas Tech Universities for Agricultural Education, Communication, and Leadership. Woodson taught horticulture, irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and landscape water conservation by design, plant selection, and efficient irrigation efficiency for 35 years.

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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonNovember 8, 2024

Crotons for November, Poinsettias for Holiday Cheer

Nothing brightens a space quite like colorful plants, and when it comes to seasonal vibrancy, Crotons and Poinsettias are stars…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonOctober 10, 2024

Container Gardens for Beauty, Color, and Versatility

Using containers in your garden makes adding color to the landscape easy and quick. Containers of colorful plants will brighten…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonJuly 1, 2024

Successful Vegetable Gardening Tips

More people are embracing planting edible gardens to help with the effects of soaring food prices, and vegetable gardens are…
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Dotty WoodsonMarch 18, 2024

Flower Power in Your Garden

Nothing brightens the landscape more than colorful flowers and foliage. Spring is perfect for adding color to your landscape using…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonFebruary 15, 2024

How to Plan a Spring Garden

The prolonged extreme summer heat and lack of rain were challenging for all landscapes. Many yards have dead or dying…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonNovember 10, 2023

Planting Texas Bluebonnets and Daffodils

I know spring is here when the bluebonnets and daffodils emerge from their winter sleep to present their pretty flowers.…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonMay 15, 2023

Grow Your Veggies — or Citrus Trees — in Containers

Nothing is better than picking and eating a fresh tomato, pepper, or squash straight from your garden. But if you…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonFebruary 19, 2023

The Wonderful World of Orchids

The orchid plant family, Orchidaceae, is the most prominent in the world, with 30,000+ species in 600+ genera, 274 species…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonDecember 5, 2022

Gifts that Bloom and Brighten Your Holiday

Photos by Dotty Woodson. Plants add that extra touch to brighten any room of your house, especially for the holidays.…
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Dotty WoodsonSeptember 26, 2022

Attract Migrating Hummingbirds for Your Garden

Hummingbirds migrate through the Fort Worth area every fall and spring. They spend the summer in northern states and Canada,…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonJuly 12, 2022

How to Prevent Getting Mosquito Bites

Female mosquitos require a protein in blood to create eggs. Female mosquitoes also feed on nectar. Male mosquitos only feed…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonMay 14, 2022

Enhance Your Landscape with Tropical Plants

Brighten your landscape with tropical plants, which naturally thrive in hot, humid, shady climates. Plant them in the ground or…
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Dotty WoodsonMarch 17, 2022

Salvias: Beautiful Flowers and Fragrant Foliage

Above photo: Autumn Sage, Salvia greggii ~ Most of us are familiar with culinary sage, Salvia officinalis, which grows well…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonJanuary 17, 2022

Colorful and Sweet Plants in Winter

Garden centers are full of colorful pansies waiting to have a place in your yard! These sweet-smelling flowers will flower…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonNovember 24, 2021

Creating Beautiful Color in the Landscape

Above photo: Mexican Bush Sage in all it’s beauty ~ Many only think of foliage color as trees with colorful…
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In the Garden

Dotty WoodsonSeptember 15, 2021

Native Plants Conserve Water and Save Money

Water departments and districts are asking everyone to check their irrigation system for leaks and inefficiencies. This is not new…
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