Shade doesn’t have to be dull. Brighten up areas shaded by trees or covered patios and porches by planting colorful, shade-loving plants. Mix and match seasonal annuals, perennials that come back year after year and shrubs that all enjoy shady spots. Flowering annuals: Impatiens – create pillows of color in your garden...
Read MoreGood news! Most of the Indian Hawthorns in our area are quickly growing back from the root ball. What does this mean? It means your plant is sending out new growth from the root area. These shoots are growing quickly and will soon show the shape of a new shrub. To...
Read MoreThat’s a good question. These terms are found on plant tags and growing instructions and are used to describe the amount of light a plant requires. The simple answer is: • Full sun - 6 or more hours of direct sun per day • Part sun - 4 to 6 hours of...
Read MoreYou still have time to plant some veggies if you haven’t already. We just received a good variety of fresh tomato and pepper starts. You don’t have to grow a huge garden to enjoy fresh produce. One or two tomato plants can provide your family with plenty of tomatoes. Use a Big Bag Bed to...
Read MoreGnats – what purpose do they have in life other than to drive us crazy!? They love to burrow in the soil of our houseplants and even just one of them flying around drives me nuts. My research shows gnats are attracted to things by scent – sweet, fruity smells. The soap,...
Read MoreKeep it easy and low-maintenance with hardy succulents, in an array of vibrant hues. Some succulents don't like it when its chilly, these five succulents couldn't care less, making them perfect for container arrangements, rock gardens, or as a groundcover year-round. 'AUTUMN JOY' SEDUM Sedums have become one of the most popular...
Read MoreI’ve always heard that a cold winter results in fewer bugs the next year. Being curious I did some research and found that wasn’t actually the case…UGH. Some bugs are beneficial, and I guess all of them have their place in the ecosystem, but there are some I could do...
Read MoreIt’s not just your plants and trees that are dormant this time of year – there are also plenty of dormant bugs on your plants and trees. Before they become active and cause trouble you can kill them by spraying the plant with dormant oil. This thin oil coating smothers...
Read MoreThe best time to plant fruit trees is from late December through February according to Texas A&M. You can plant them at other times of the year successfully, but now is the most opportune time. Planting trees while they are dormant allows them to focus all their energy on establishing...
Read MorePlanning to sell your home? Research shows spring is the best time to sell, so now would be the best time to start prepping and thinking about what kind of curb appeal you want to bring to potential buyers. An article from Yahoo Finance says that, "Looking at the U.S. as a...
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