Planting – The Home & Garden Center

The #1 Reason New Plants Fail (And How To Fix It)

The success of newly planted trees and shrubs hinges on one simple truth: they can only drink from the pot-sized...

Photo Credit: Kirk & Jimmie Green and their AWESOME Borneo Giants. The Borneo Giant Elephant Ear (Alocasia macrorrhizos ‘Borneo Giant’) is...

Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a striking, easy-to-grow perennial that brings a tropical flair to any garden. Unlike its tropical...

A quick East Texas shower may make the pavement look wet, but it rarely delivers the deep, soaking moisture your...

This cheerful, golden-flowered twist on the classic orange butterfly weed has clusters of butter-yellow blooms, an upright habit, and exceptional...

Drip irrigation is one of the smartest ways to water plants in East Texas. Our hot summers, clay‑leaning soils, and...

Banana “trees” look tropical and dramatic, but they aren’t actually trees—they’re the world’s largest herb. What appears to be a...

Knowing whether a plant needs sun or shade isn’t just a gardening detail — it’s the single biggest factor that...

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

Why Timing Matters Warm season annuals—think Zinnias, Vinca, Penta, Coleus, and Angelonia - need consistently warm soil to root quickly and...