Fun Ideas and Articles – Page 8 – The Home & Garden Center

Two Maps Are Better Than One!

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Ground Cover, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] How is it possible that Portland, Oregon and Longview, Texas have the same plant hardiness zone of 8? Our weather is...

Meet The ‘Silver Dollar’ Eucalyptus!

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

[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/080290bc-3411-d297-9091-e92e9f4f4ce3.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 'Silver Dollar' Eucalyptus get’s its name from the stiff, rounded leaves resembling silvery coins. The 1” diameter leaves...

Meet Mezoo™ Trailing Red!

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x594" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/b6bb3575-7b6b-56a4-caee-cbf16a642886.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Mezoo™ Trailing Red from Proven Accents® is a stunning, low-growing plant that is sought after for its trailing habit and...

Raise Your Mower Blade For Healthier Grass

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Prepping for the Season

[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/cd93a7c7-7fe7-f70e-eebb-059398151a2e.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Here’s a tip on how to keep your grass healthier in hot weather – raise your...

Help Your Plants Beat The Heat

in Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[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/df42d038-94fd-9ad3-ed6a-25be5ec153fa.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The summer heat is here and can zap our plants and trees quickly when underwatered. Newly...

Bursting With Buds: Hardy Hibiscus

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="540x540" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/83eb2d15-5649-5499-7990-62f51aad21a8.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Hardy Hibiscus are one of my favorite perennials. They get your attention in a container or...

Hanging Baskets For Hummers

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x438" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/35481595-72a5-c32a-2aea-264de8fc3cce.png"][vc_column_text] Our newly-stocked Salvia hanging baskets - available in the greenhouse now! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We all enjoy seeing hummingbirds at...

East Texas Based Fertilizers

in Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x226" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/eb2d23e2-1c7c-9257-0186-68acd4b58998.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We expanded our fertilizer options this year by adding more Carl Pool Products. They are a division...

It’s Time To Fertilize & Trim Azaleas

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

[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/5b4382ea-fa85-9e83-fa7b-632fa887bd39.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Once your Azaleas (standard varieties or ReBloomers) have completed their spring bloom it is time to give them a trim...

Vinca: A Colorful Summer Classic

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x594" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/b8e13e3c-d1a2-e5f9-03d2-73d58cf98a6e.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Vinca, whether it's cascading or standard, is a classic and stunning addition to your spring and summer garden. It's a...