Home and How To

Xeriscape = Grow Green Sustainability

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 24 Episode 22 | 26m 46s | CC

“Xeriscape” does not mean “zero-scape!” Simply, it’s designing with water-thrifty plants and water-conserving techniques. Dick Peterson, rainwater harvesting consultant and member of the Garden Club of Austin hits the basic tips to grow green. On tour, the Williamson County Master Gardeners have you covered from food to flowers that handle Texas tough conditions.

Central Texas Gardener

Watch more episodes

26:46

Central Texas Gardener

Get Growing: Fall Vegetables, Seeds, Irises

In Central Texas, winter is the easiest season to grow vegetables.

26:46

Central Texas Gardener

Last Child in the Woods

More than ever, getting our children (and us!) outside is essential.

26:46

Central Texas Gardener

Fruit Tree Troubles and Solutions

Have you had problems with fruit trees the past few years?

Support for CTG is provided by: Lisa & Desi Rhoden, and Diane Land & Steve Adler. Central Texas Gardener is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.

Set Your Preferences >