Homeowners are showing a shift in their gardening priorities. Conversations with local gardeners reveal a change in the types of questions being asked.

Previously, the focus was on achieving a perfect lawn, with questions about fertilizers and weed control. Now, homeowners are inquiring about ways to lower their water bills and attract butterflies to their gardens.

Further information on this trend and its implications for local gardening practices can be found through the Permian Basin Master Gardener program, as discussed by Mary Sirgo.