Tips for a Heartwarming Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and if you want to show Mom just how much you care, consider these tips to make it a memorable, unique celebration (even if you haven’t started planning anything yet). 1. Plan a picnic of her favorite foods – The Dallas Arboretum is a beautiful place for a picnic with…
Al Fresco Dining Tips for Spring from the Dallas Arboretum
Spring is full and the garden is lush with color, making it an amazing time to spend some time enjoying a meal or snack outside, where you might even find some inspiration to follow a popular trend in garden design this year, rethinking alfresco dining. We’re especially excited to take a look at this trend,…
Gardening Tips: Trees and Your Root Flare
It’s the perfect time of year to give your trees the attention and tender loving care they need to stay strong and beautiful. Most people know at least something about the leaves, limbs, branches, and trunks of trees, and if you have trees you may have through about how to take care of these areas….
Find Peace and Quiet to Connect with Nature at the Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum is known for our seasonal festivals and activities, but one of the best and sometimes overlooked aspects of the garden is the profound sense of peace and tranquility it can offer to guests who would like a beautiful space to meditate and catch up on some much needed “me-time”. Even if you…
Pansies: Why the Arboretum Looks Beautiful Even During the Deepest Cold
Pansies are, contrary to their name, one of the hardiest flowers around. And that’s great news if you want to explore the most beautiful place in Dallas after a cold spell. The pansy is the reigning champion of cool season plants, and the most-planted annual of any seasonal here in North Texas, and with good…
Bulbs Planted Now Bloom Beautiful This Spring
In a way, Dallas Blooms 2018 has already begun at the Dallas Arboretum, because the horticulture work to get ready for the spring is well underway. It starts in late fall, making this one of the busiest times of the year for our Horticulture Team. There is a lot involved in getting the garden ready…
5 Tips for a Dazzling Date Night at the 12 Days of Christmas Exhibit
Holiday at the Arboretum comes at the perfect time for a romantic Friday or Saturday evening under the lights of the 12 Days of Christmas at Night – presented by Reliant. Here are six tips to plan a magical visit full of holiday cheer for your special someone. 1. Check the weather. This is Texas….