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Beneficial Insects, Yellowing Leaves, Make a Rain Barrel

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Season 25 Episode 24 | 26m 46s | CC

How do plants, beneficial insects and garden pests interact? Discover the secrets on every leaf with Extension Horticulturist Skip Richter. Got yellowing leaves? Daphne explains how heavy rains led to chlorosis and what to do about it. Make your own rain barrel with Daniel Cunningham, Texas A&M AgriLife Research. A makeover controls rainwater runoff and attracts beneficial wildlife.

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