Tropicals – The Home & Garden Center

Rain, Rain, Go Away?

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While rain is essential for plant growth, too much of it can become a silent killer for gardens and landscapes....

Toes For Your Plants?

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We all enjoy pretty containers sitting on the porch, patio, by the pool or in our flower beds. However, many...

Danny’s Do’s & Don’ts: Sago Palms

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

Did your sago fronds turn to a straw color in the cold weather? Here's what you need to know: Do: • Trim...

Danny’s Do’s & Don’ts: How To Bring Your Houseplants Inside After Summer Vacay

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Do: • move them once nighttime lows reach 50 degrees • use your “go to” insect spray and treat the plant before...

DON’T FORGET TO WATER!!

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It’s that time of year again when the temperature reaches 80 or above each day. We begin to receive...

Early Freezes Can Cause Cosmetic Plant Damage

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

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...

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

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11 Plant Gifts Mom Will LOVE

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 1. Hanging basket of flowering plants [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="446x334" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/c68a998b-d829-c1e9-0a2a-1368782dffbf.png"][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 2. Knock Out® Rose Bush [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="396x263" alignment="center" custom_src="https://mcusercontent.com/c6d1f9fd48a77f42b97c5aa6e/images/8e4dc37d-52a4-9b65-bd4c-52742928a85a.jpg"][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 3. Hydrangea [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="418x418" alignment="center"...