The Plant Groom, is a horticulturist and native Texan. Dale is an accomplished author, radio and television host, speaker, consultant, and columnist whose column “Ask the Plant Groom” is syndicated. Dale is an extension horticulturist and certified professional nurseryman.
Books in order of publication:
| Month- By- Month Gardening in Texas | 2001 |
| Texas Gardener’s Guide | 2001 |
| My Texas Garden | 2001 |
| Dale Groom’s Texas Gardener’s Guide | 2002 |
| Texas Gardener’s Resource | 2010 |
| Texas Gardener’s Handbook: All You Need to Know to Plan, Plant & Maintain a Texas Garden | 2012 |
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