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
Top 5 Must-Do’s for May 2020!
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 6 Must Do’s for March!
Its Springtime in Texas and it’s a great time to get out in the garden! Spring is the best time to do a variety of things in order to have … Read More
Top 6 Must Do’s for February
What a gift! Spring looks to be here early. Do these now and enjoy your beautiful landscape. Check out our February Garden Guide for more tips and remember that trees, shrubs, and … 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 Cardinals in bare trees, ripening citrus to pick and share, … Read More
Tips For Beautiful Flowers
As the Fall season comes around, so does a breath of new flowers to plant. Annuals like Impatiens, Violas, Begonia, Petunias, Snapdragons, & Lobelia are some local favorites. Warm days … Read More
Summer Bugs: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Webbing on tree bark, white stuff on plants, & what’s cutting circles in my leaves? Bark Lice: Good We get lots of calls about webbing on tree trunks this time … Read More