Tropicals – Page 2 – The Home & Garden Center

Are “New” Plant Varieties Really New? The Truth Explained.

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The Hidden World of Patents, Cultivars & Trade Names If you’ve ever felt confused by the huge number of “new” plant...

How To Identify A Plant’s True Cultivar Name

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Most plant tags highlight the big, flashy trade name — the marketing name growers use to stand out. But the...

Welcome To Texas! (Part 2)

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East Texas winters are a rollercoaster. One week it’s 70°F, the next we’re scraping frost off the windshield. Tropical plants...

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

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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

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