thgc2005 – Page 6 – The Home & Garden Center

Caterpillar To Winged Beauty

in Butterflies, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

The Monarch butterflies found us! Our perennial tables were a perfect spot for another generation of Monarchs to metamorphosis...

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Here’s some answers to frequently asked questions: Do I deadhead Drift® or Knock Out® Roses? Both Drift and Knock Out Roses will...

Garden Tip: Sprinkler System Check Time!

in Annuals, Drip Irrigation, Grass, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

If you have a sprinkler system, be sure to test it for problems more frequently in hot weather. • Make sure...

Scaling Back: How To Treat Crape Myrtles With Bark Scale

in Pest & Disease Solutions, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

It’s the time of year when we field many questions about why crape myrtles are turning black. Here’s why and...

Prickly Palette

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Succulents, Trees & Shrubs

Agaves shine with their low-maintenance and drought-tolerant attributes. Their uses in gardens are endless - with their southwestern influence, they...

How Do I Get Rid Of Bagworms?

in Pest & Disease Solutions

Bagworms live in many types of trees; Cypress, Pines, Junipers, Arborvitaes – 128 species total. The bags look like...

Texas Sage

in Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

Showstopping silver foliage and purple blooms - Texas Sage is a big favorite for gardeners in the Lone Star State....

Have Your Pentas Grown Too Tall?

in Annuals, Pruning & Cutting

Pentas are one of my favorite hot weather annuals. It never seems to get too hot for them and...

Dinner Plate Size Blooms On Hardy Hibiscus

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting

Hardy Hibiscus are one of my favorite perennials. They get your attention in a container or planted in the garden....

10 Reasons To Plant A Vitex Tree

in Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

One of our favorite trees! Who wouldn’t want a tree that has blue flowers throughout the summer? This...