Trees & Shrubs – Page 8 – The Home & Garden Center

Pruning Trees + Shrubs

in Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Pruning all shrubs is not a necessity. 'Bridal Wreath' Spirea and Abelia are beautiful when left to grow freely,...

A Tree With Year-Round Color

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

I’m often asked “is there a tree with year-round color?” There are Magnolias and Leyland Cypress, but the ‘Coral...

Evergreen Centerpieces

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

When designing your mixed containers choose a tall plant that lasts year-round as your center-piece or thriller. By using...

Get Classic Fall Color With Maples

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

What better way to bring Fall color to your home than with a Maple tree. These fast-growing shade trees...

Early Freezes Can Cause Cosmetic Plant Damage

in Annuals, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

The abrupt cold temperatures of this past week reminded us winter is coming to East Texas. We weren’t ready...

Shady Summer Yards Can Be Sunny Winter Yards!

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

Do you have a shady yard? Just because it’s shady in the summer doesn’t mean it’s that way in...

Fall Is For Planting Isn’t Just A Cute Tag-Line!

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

“Fall is for planting” isn’t just a cute tag-line. It’s true! Follow these simple planting tips and your plants will...

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

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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. ...