Prepping for the Season – Page 2 – The Home & Garden Center

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...

Why Maples Take Their Time In East Texas

in Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

Maples rely on a combination of environmental cues—winter chilling, accumulated warmth, and increasing day length—before they break dormancy. Even in...

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...

Bandana Lantana Is Here!

in Annuals, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Bandana Lantana is here, and it’s ready to shine. This compact annual form of lantana brings all the color, heat...

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...

Compact, Colorful & East Texas Tough

in Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

A compact selection of our native yaupon holly is commonly referred to as Eureka Gold since its real name 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...