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Heat-Loving Annuals

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

As David Bowie sang, “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes”—it's time to start changing out those cool-season annuals for plants that can handle an East...

How To Grow Beautiful Annual Vinca

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Vinca love it sunny and hot and, once established, generally prefer not to stay constantly wet. Their dark, glossy-green foliage...

Spring To-Do List

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Veggies & Herbs

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Your Guide to Container Gardening

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Succulents

It’s time to create colorful plantings in your favorite pots—or maybe fill a few new ones! The classic Thriller, Filler,...

Fight Fire Blight On Pear Trees NOW!

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Pest & Disease Solutions, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Should you use a Weed & Feed product on your lawn? It sounds convenient—fertilizer and weed control combined into one...

Should I Weed & Feed?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Prepping for the Season, Weeds

Should you use a Weed & Feed product on your lawn? It sounds convenient—fertilizer and weed control combined into one...

Why You Should Use a Pre-Emergent

in Grass, Prepping for the Season, Weeds

Is it always weed season in Texas? Sometimes it sure feels that way! We generally deal with both cool-season and...

Grafting: What is it? Why is it done?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

Most of us are familiar with the term grafting, but do you know why so many fruit trees, roses, camellias,...

Pruning Roses: Tips & Tricks

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

Pruning rose bushes doesn't have to be difficult! A few thoughtful cuts can help improve the plant's shape, remove unhealthy...

Transplanting Trees + Shrubs

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

Sometimes a tree or shrub ends up in the wrong place. Maybe it has outgrown its space, needs more or...