Under The Willow Tree
A Weeping Willow brings a unique kind of softness to a landscape that few other trees can match. Its long,...
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Plant Size Matters
When it comes to planting shrubs, many gardeners fall into the trap of choosing based on looks alone—pretty blooms, lush...
Read MoreHelping Hummingbirds Head South
As summer fades and the air begins to cool, East Texas becomes a bustling corridor for one of nature’s most...
Read MoreLacebugs VS. Lace Wings: A Tale of Two Insects
Though they share similar names and delicate appearances, lace bugs and lacewings couldn’t be more different. One is a plant-feeding...
Read MoreCrape Expectations: Choosing the Perfect Crape Myrtle To Avoid The Pruning Pitfall
Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.) are planted in many Southern landscapes for their vibrant summer blooms, striking bark, and graceful form....
Read MoreShould You Fertilize In Summer?
Summer heat changes the rules of gardening. Chemical fertilizers can be risky in high temperatures and here’s why to...
Read MoreRain, Rain, Go Away?
While rain is essential for plant growth, too much of it can become a silent killer for gardens and landscapes....
Read MoreCotton Burr Compost: A Natural Boost To Your Garden
Cotton Burr Compost is an organic soil amendment made from the leftover parts of cotton plants after ginning. It includes...
Read MoreNot Your Grandmother’s Roses
Drift® Roses are low-maintenance and almost continuously blooming, from early Spring through late Fall. They are a cross between...
Read MoreVinca VS. Zinnias
We’re often asked which bedding plant is best for our East Texas summers – Vinca or Zinnia. Each has...
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