Mulch & Soil Amendments – Page 2 – The Home & Garden Center

ReBloom Azaleas: Tips & Tricks

in Drainage, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

Re-Blooming Azaleas (Encore, Bloom-a-Thon) that bloom 3-4 times per year, are one of the most versatile and popular flowering...

Why You Shouldn’t Use Dyed Mulch

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season

There are many beautiful gardens and homes in East Texas that utilize dyed mulch. While this can add another level...

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...

A Simple Guide To Container Gardening

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

It’s time to create colorful plantings in your favorite pots or in new containers. Let’s up our game with Thrillers,...

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...

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,...

5 Tips To Keep Your Annual Flowers Blooming All Summer

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting

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Want Healthier Grass? Re-Mineralize Your Soil!

in Fertilizing, Grass, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Prepping for the Season

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Help Your Plants Beat The Heat

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

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Tropical Elephant Ears

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

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