Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

Water stress can happen with both too much and too little rain. People in droughtstricken areas should prioritize the most important plants in their gardens. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

In addition to bringing bright colors to your garden, Pride of Barbados plants are also a favorite of butterflies. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

While parts of the state struggle with a lack of rain, others have been experiencing more than the ground can handle in many places. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Protect Your Garden From Water Stress Caused by Too Much, Not Enough Rain

Gold Star Esperanza does well in the Texas heat. (Yvonne Schneider/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 5:00am

Texas gardens are often water stressed, plagued by too much or too little rain.Ironically, the symptoms of too much and not enough water in your garden are often the same – sad looking plants with droopy leaves, said Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture specialist at Uvalde ...

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