Prepping for the Season – Page 8 – The Home & Garden Center

Branching Out: The Beauty of Japanese Maples

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

Japanese Maples are timeless, shade-loving, ornamental trees. Loved for their beauty, delicate leaves, vibrant colors, and graceful shapes, these trees...

Danny’s Do’s & Don’ts: How To Water Mums For Long-Lasting Blooms

in Annuals, Drainage, Prepping for the Season

Want to help your mum blooms last longer? Do: • Water the soil, not the plant • Water at the base of...

Cascading Elegance: Weeping Bald Cypress

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Are you looking for a unique and breathtaking addition to your landscape? The 'Falling Waters' Weeping Bald Cypress is...

Why You Shouldn’t Use Dyed Mulch

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Planting, Prepping for the Season

There are many beautiful gardens and homes in East Texas that utilize dyed mulch. While this can add another level...

Fall Color In East Texas: Top Tree Picks

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

When we think of fall, we seem to always picture a scene of a cool breeze, crisp air, possibly some...

Are Your Plants Thirsty?

in Annuals, Drip Irrigation, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

It’s both hot and dry, and the time of year your plants need extra water. The ground surrounding your...

Caterpillar To Winged Beauty

in Butterflies, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season

The Monarch butterflies found us! Our perennial tables were a perfect spot for another generation of Monarchs to metamorphosis...

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Here’s some answers to frequently asked questions: Do I deadhead Drift® or Knock Out® Roses? Both Drift and Knock Out Roses will...

Scaling Back: How To Treat Crape Myrtles With Bark Scale

in Pest & Disease Solutions, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

It’s the time of year when we field many questions about why crape myrtles are turning black. Here’s why and...

Perfectly Pretty Pentas

in Annuals, Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

You’ll fall in love with Pentas for their beautiful, long-lasting blooms. Here’s 11 more reasons to keep the love flowing: 1....