Trees & Shrubs – Page 10 – The Home & Garden Center

Fixing The “Ugly”

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Weeds

After our brutal summer most of us have some “ugly” in our yards - browning grass, weeds in flower beds,...

Moisture Meters Removed

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/64f0e646-1e27-6ccb-617e-1e43536ec05b.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] In the last newsletter I referenced using moisture meters as a tool to monitor your plant’s...

Trees Need Your Help!

in Drip Irrigation, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] We are receiving many calls and emails about how to properly water trees during the extreme heat and dry conditions. ...

Crape Myrtle Season Is Here!

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="522x522" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/dfcd30ec-fd68-9231-92d5-06b3c371b3bd.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Want a drought hardy, heat loving tree that blooms all summer long? Plant a Crape Myrtle! ...

Why We Love The ‘Eagleston’ Holly

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="498x498" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/dd7f6223-f9df-b44b-4420-3e9cf63db365.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 'Eagleston' Holly in a tree form checks a lot of the boxes if you’re seeking a...

Two Maps Are Better Than One!

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Ground Cover, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] How is it possible that Portland, Oregon and Longview, Texas have the same plant hardiness zone of 8? Our weather is...

Droopy Plants: It Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Water

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="486x489" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/53830296-d96b-e027-ff71-722789913193.jpg"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Some plants wilt from the heat – not from the lack of water while others wilt...

Meet The ‘Silver Dollar’ Eucalyptus!

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/080290bc-3411-d297-9091-e92e9f4f4ce3.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 'Silver Dollar' Eucalyptus get’s its name from the stiff, rounded leaves resembling silvery coins. The 1” diameter leaves...

Help Your Plants Beat The Heat

in Drip Irrigation, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="594x210" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/df42d038-94fd-9ad3-ed6a-25be5ec153fa.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] The summer heat is here and can zap our plants and trees quickly when underwatered. Newly...

Crape Myrtle Turning Black? We Know Why!

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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Crape Myrtle Scale continues to spread through Crape Myrtles in East Texas mainly from lack of knowledge about how easy it...