Summer Survival in North Texas!
If there’s one consistent thing about Texas weather, it’s this: While our summers can be cloudy, clear, windy, or still—they’re ALWAYS hot! It’s relatively easy for a gardener to keep…
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If there’s one consistent thing about Texas weather, it’s this: While our summers can be cloudy, clear, windy, or still—they’re ALWAYS hot! It’s relatively easy for a gardener to keep…
It’s June, and gardeners in our area need to pay close attention to the temperatures around this time. Your plants, particularly those that are newly planted, are about to need…
Saturday, June 17th 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Practice the ancient art of kokedama, or “moss ball,” by creating your own stunning piece! This relative of bonsai is perfect for…
We are excited to offer a 25% discount on our glazed pottery. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, weather-resistant, and exceptionally durable. Visit us today to select your favorite pieces and…
It’s the perfect time to plant summer annuals and perennials that will bring vibrant colors to your garden from now until mid-fall. Who wouldn’t want that?
Here are some great…
For the Summer, we’ve put together a great lineup of kid and adult workshops! You can see the full schedule and descriptions on our website under Featured Events and…
It’s common this time of year to find unsightly scale infestations on your Crape Myrtles, Hollies, Magnolias, Euonymus, etc. Burton, our disease expert, shares his knowledge and remedy for this…
Join us on Saturday, July 22nd. You can choose between two different time slots: 10:30-11:30 or 1:00-2:00. Ages 5 to 11. Turn your plain pot into a work of art,…
Saturday, July 29 10:30 PM – 12:00 PM , Practice the ancient art of kokedama, or “moss ball,” by creating your own stunning piece! This relative of bonsai is perfect for…
A: The likely culprit is weather damage, even if knowing the cause doesn’t help with the problem much. Live oaks have a tendency to sucker up from ground level when…
The Flame Thrower Redbud is definitely a sight to behold in any landscape. The name comes from the vibrant red color of its new growth, which later changes to shades…
Drift roses will paint your landscape with bright, beautiful colors from early spring into the fall, giving you lots of interest in your landscape. The blooms grow in clusters of…
A: No! Sand drains far better than clay does, so it seems reasonable to say, “Hey, this material is looser than my normal soil. Wouldn’t it loosen what I…
A: Put simply, magnolias just do this. It’s a perfectly natural event that happens every year. It’s harmless, but since we’ve had several questions on this single topic recently, we…
A: St. Augustine lawns had a rough winter. The December cold snap is the likely culprit, but not the only problem people have brought to us this spring. Whether you…
A spectacular flowering shrub for the shade is an Endless Summer Hydrangea. This rambunctious plant blooms spring through fall, giving way to a fountain of color through the seasons. It…
It’s that time of year when the Vitex start blooming their gorgeous blue-violet flower spikes, and people start asking what that is! Vitex, also called Texas lilac or Chaste tree,…
