Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Design a WaterSaver Garden
By Jen Granneman. Planting in fall gives plants the best chance to establish deep roots before the intense heat of next summer arrives. I recently moved into a new home […]
Summer Landscape Watering: How Much is Enough?
By Nathan Riggs. As hot weather sets in and homeowners watch their landscapes wither into summer dormancy, many ask how they need to water their landscape this summer to keep […]
Thrill, Fill and Spill
THE SECRETS TO SUMMER CONTAINER GARDENING. While the rest of your landscape may be succumbing to the inevitable heat of another South Central Texas summer container gardening is great way […]
Add Some Sizzle To Your Summer Landscape
Scorching hot days are looming, but that doesn’t mean your landscape has to fry. Now’s the time to perk it up with some heat-hardy plants! Here are some examples of […]
Watering Wilting Plants Isn’t Always the Answer
By Gail Dugelby. It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil moisture at least two inches […]
Don’t Let Nutsedge Drive You Nuts
By Malachi Leo. Beware this sleeping hydra in your lawn and garden beds — now is the time to catch it before it gets out of control. Purple and yellow […]
Proper Pruning in Late Spring
By Cleveland Powell. Trimming is not required for plants to be healthy. But when done strategically it can enhance the look of your summer landscape. With recent rainfall, high humidity […]
Weeds of Summer
By Brad Wier. A wet spring has welcomed a host of warm-season volunteers to your yard. Recent rain and the longest days of the year make great growing conditions not […]
Lots of Leaves
By Kevin Pride. Thanks to Mother Nature’s generosity, trees, shrubs, vines and grass are flush with foliage. Literally all of them. Not exactly the most fire choice. And yes, there […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Mulch
By Gail Dugelby. Mulch is a vital component of a successful garden and landscape. When applied correctly, there are significant pros to using it to help your plants and trees. […]