Trees & Shrubs – The Home & Garden Center

How Much Weekly Rain Your Landscape Actually Needs

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

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

Why Drip Irrigation Works So Well In East Texas

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

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

Why Understanding Sun vs. Shade Needs Is Essential For Plant Health

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Ground Cover, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

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

Designing With Larger Junipers: Anchors, Accents, & Living Privacy Screens

in Planting, Trees & Shrubs

If you're looking for structure, height, and year round color in your landscape, larger junipers are some of the most...

Powdery Mildew: On The Rise In East Texas

in Annuals, Pest & Disease Solutions, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

Warm, humid days followed by cool nights have created the perfect storm for powdery mildew, a fungal disease now showing...

Evergreen Anchors

in Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

East Texas landscapes benefit enormously from evergreen structure, and few plants deliver year round presence as reliably as large holly...

A Southern Staple: Boston Ferns on Every Porch

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

‘Boston’ Fern hanging baskets have become a true East Texas classic. Their lush, arching fronds thrive in our warm, humid...

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...

Golden Oakland Glow

in Planting, Trees & Shrubs

The ‘Golden Oakland®’ Holly is a striking variation of the popular Oakland® Holly with its bright golden‑yellow new growth that...