Perennials – Page 2 – The Home & Garden Center

Worth The Wait: Colorful Coneflowers

in Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Coneflowers are one of those plants that truly earn their spot in the landscape year after year. While ours are...

The Fast-Growing Ornamental Grass That Thrives In East Texas

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

If you want a fast growing, deep, purple colored ornamental grass that thrives in our East Texas heat, Napier grass...

Lantana Love: Heat-Loving Color That Keeps Going

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

If you’re looking for blooms that can handle the heat and still put on a show, Lantana is your go-to....

Plant it high, it won’t die.

in Annuals, Ground Cover, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

In East Texas, planting trees and shrubs slightly above the natural soil line is one of the most important steps...

Plant First, Feed Later

in Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

When you plant a new tree or shrub, it’s natural to want to “feed” it right away. But here’s the...

New Arrival: ‘Monarch Magic’ Ageratum

in Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

A beautiful new addition has arrived in the greenhouse! ‘Monarch Magic’ Ageratum brings soft, colorful blooms that are especially loved...

Rise & Shine: Time To Wake Up Your Perennials

in Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting

As winter fades and the first warm days arrive, East Texas perennials start stirring beneath the soil. The key is...

Protecting Plants In Sleet/Ice

in Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

1. Cover BEFORE precipitation starts Once ice forms, you cannot safely cover plants. • Use frost cloth, sheets, or blankets. • Anchor edges...

What Mid-Teen Temperatures Do To Plants

in Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

1. Evergreen shrubs (camellia, azalea, gardenia, pittosporum, Indian hawthorn) • Leaf burn: foliage turns bronze, brown, or black. • Bud kill: spring...

Are “New” Plant Varieties Really New? The Truth Explained.

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

The Hidden World of Patents, Cultivars & Trade Names If you’ve ever felt confused by the huge number of “new” plant...