August is almost here! It’s time to start making the transition into an exciting new Fall planting season. Here are our top must-do’s for this coming month. Check out our August … Read More
Control Pests AND Keep Bees Safe!
I always make it a point to garden in a way that works with nature and promotes life. Using the least toxic products when I have a problem or a … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for May 2021!
May is here which means lots to do in the garden! We gathered our Top 5 Must Do’s to help you and your garden make the transition to warmer weather. … Read More
April Garden Guide
Treat organically with Milorganite, Medina Growin’ Green, or conventionally with Gill Lawn and Garden 13-1-3, Green Diamond 21-7-14. Water in well (approximately 30 minutes per area). Read: Does Your Lawn … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for February 2021
We’re starting to see some gorgeous Spring days – we feel it and so do the plants! Here’s our top 5 to focus on in February to prep for an … Read More
December Garden Guide
Carnations, larkspur, nasturtium, petunias, poppy Garden Guide: Planting Fall & Winter Annuals Pansies, petunias, alyssum, dianthus, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale, geraniums The roots of hardy plants grow during our … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for December!
Lights are up, trees decorated, and our homes’ ready for the holidays. Now it’s time to step outside and enjoy that crisp refreshing air! Cardinals in bare trees, ripening citrus … Read More
Magnificent and Mystical Baobab Trees of Madagascar
Six years ago, my wife Sally and I traveled to Madagascar, a beautiful and fascinating island off the southeast coast of Africa. Home to lemurs, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, incredibly bejeweled … Read More
Crucial Watering Tips for South Texas Summer
Summer heat is here, and proper watering is crucial for good plant health! A dry, stressed plant loses young feeder roots and is the first to be attacked by insects. … Read More
Protect Garden-Friendly Creatures
On occasion, we hear new gardeners (kids and adults) being fearful of the creatures that live in our outdoor spaces. Almost everyone loves birds & butterflies – I’m talking about … Read More