summer

Severe Heat Poses Many Challenges for Hummingbirds in Texas They’re Here!  You’ve likely seen a few, or more, Ruby Throated hummingbirds flitting between your native...

Prepare for Wildfires: Create a Defensible Space with Fire Resistant Landscaping As Texans, we expect summers to be hot and humid and the summer of...

Garden Thyme: Surviving the Dog Days of Summer During the long, oppressively hot Dog Days of summer (July 3 to August 11), it is important...

Familia Americana: Summertime with the Family Happy summer! What comes to mind when you think of “summertime”? The smell of the ocean and suntan lotion,...

Summer Sports and Dental Injuries Summer is the time for enjoying the great outdoors. However, some popular summer sports – such as baseball and basketball...

When you are a kid, summer is one of the most magical times of the year. Many people feel nostalgic in the summertime because...

Gardening is a hobby we enjoy year-round. But as we all know, not all plants can withstand the same climate conditions. Different plants also...

Avocado & Orange Salad Ingredients 1-tablespoon minced garlic 1-teaspoon olive oil 1/2-teaspoon black pepper 1/4-teaspoon kosher salt 1 orange  ½-cup halved grape tomatoes ¼-cup thinly...

Summer Squash Pizza Ingredients 1-teaspoon olive oil 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/8-teaspoon salt 1/8-teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices  ...

When it comes to gardening in the summer things can get hot! Without the proper equipment, you can expose yourself to harmful UV rays,...