Lantana Love: Heat-Loving Color That Keeps Going
If you’re looking for blooms that can handle the heat and still put on a show, Lantana is your go-to....
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Plant it high, it won’t die.
In East Texas, planting trees and shrubs slightly above the natural soil line is one of the most important steps...
Read MorePlant First, Feed Later
When you plant a new tree or shrub, it’s natural to want to “feed” it right away. But here’s the...
Read MoreNew Arrival: ‘Monarch Magic’ Ageratum
A beautiful new addition has arrived in the greenhouse! ‘Monarch Magic’ Ageratum brings soft, colorful blooms that are especially loved...
Read MoreRise & Shine: Time To Wake Up Your Perennials
As winter fades and the first warm days arrive, East Texas perennials start stirring beneath the soil. The key is...
Read MoreProtecting Plants In Sleet/Ice
1. Cover BEFORE precipitation starts Once ice forms, you cannot safely cover plants. • Use frost cloth, sheets, or blankets. • Anchor edges...
Read MoreWhat Mid-Teen Temperatures Do To Plants
1. Evergreen shrubs (camellia, azalea, gardenia, pittosporum, Indian hawthorn) • Leaf burn: foliage turns bronze, brown, or black. • Bud kill: spring...
Read MoreAre “New” Plant Varieties Really New? The Truth Explained.
The Hidden World of Patents, Cultivars & Trade Names If you’ve ever felt confused by the huge number of “new” plant...
Read MoreHow To Identify A Plant’s True Cultivar Name
Most plant tags highlight the big, flashy trade name — the marketing name growers use to stand out. But the...
Read MoreWelcome To Texas! (Part 5)
Changes From Gardening in a Cold Climate to Gardening in East Texas 1. The Heat Becomes the Main Limiting Factor In cold...
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