Perennials – Page 4 – The Home & Garden Center

Early Freezes Can Cause Cosmetic Plant Damage

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

The abrupt cold temperatures of this past week reminded us winter is coming to East Texas. We weren’t ready...

Dress Up Your Perennial Garden For Winter

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After perennials “go to sleep” for the winter here’s some hints of how to dress up the area where they...

Shady Summer Yards Can Be Sunny Winter Yards!

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

Do you have a shady yard? Just because it’s shady in the summer doesn’t mean it’s that way in...

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,...

Moisture Meters Removed

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[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/64f0e646-1e27-6ccb-617e-1e43536ec05b.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] In the last newsletter I referenced using moisture meters as a tool to monitor your plant’s...

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...

Droopy Plants: It Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Water

in Annuals, Drainage, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="486x489" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/53830296-d96b-e027-ff71-722789913193.jpg"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Some plants wilt from the heat – not from the lack of water while others wilt...

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...