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Early Freezes Can Cause Cosmetic Plant Damage

in Annuals, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

The abrupt cold temperatures of this past week reminded us winter is coming to East Texas. We weren’t ready...

Dress Up Your Perennial Garden For Winter

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

After perennials “go to sleep” for the winter here’s some hints of how to dress up the area where they...

Shady Summer Yards Can Be Sunny Winter Yards!

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

Do you have a shady yard? Just because it’s shady in the summer doesn’t mean it’s that way in...

Fall Is For Planting Isn’t Just A Cute Tag-Line!

in Annuals, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

“Fall is for planting” isn’t just a cute tag-line. It’s true! Follow these simple planting tips and your plants will...

Uniquely Beautiful: Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Don’t overlook Ornamental Kale and Cabbage when choosing annual plants for the winter season. I agree that it’s easy...

Petchoas: The Perfect Garden Hybrid

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

The marriage of a Petunia and Calibrachoa resulted in the Petchoa (Pet-KOA-uh) and it combines the best of both plants....

Fixing The “Ugly”

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Weeds

After our brutal summer most of us have some “ugly” in our yards - browning grass, weeds in flower beds,...

Moisture Meters Removed

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/64f0e646-1e27-6ccb-617e-1e43536ec05b.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] In the last newsletter I referenced using moisture meters as a tool to monitor your plant’s...

Trees Need Your Help!

in Drip Irrigation, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We are receiving many calls and emails about how to properly water trees during the extreme heat and dry conditions. ...

Crape Myrtle Season Is Here!

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="522x522" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/dfcd30ec-fd68-9231-92d5-06b3c371b3bd.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Want a drought hardy, heat loving tree that blooms all summer long? Plant a Crape Myrtle! ...