Years ago, my mother-in-law, Ruth Bayne Gill, aka “Bayne”, bought a parcel of land on Mill Creek, between Vanderpool and Medina, Texas. It’s a beautiful piece of Texas Hill Country, … Read More
Possumhaw: No Flashy Blooms, but Oh My Gosh, What Pleasure This Tree Brings Me!
James and I have a small courtyard off our kitchen and master bath, thanks to an architect friend’s brilliant idea some 20 years ago. Once construction was complete, James laid … Read More
Top 6 Must Do’s for April!
Mark your calendars… Easter Sunday is April 21st! It’s time to get your outdoors ready for the Easter bunny & Spring celebrations. Here’s how! Check out our April Garden Guide for … Read More
Beneficial Bugs to Safely Eliminate Pests!
Spring is here again, and as plants and flowers wake up, so do unwanted guests such as aphids and fleas. Some of the most effective ways to eliminate these pests … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for February
There’re always things to do in gardening. Still there are the “best times to…” in order to have garden success. Here’s our top 5 for February: 1. Apply Pre-Emergent Weed … Read More
January Garden Guide
Winter Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8:00 – 5:30; Sundays, 10:00 – 5:30 Read: Why Won’t My Weed Killer Work?, Our Secret Ingredient for a Happy Lawn Use Nature’s Blend to … Read More
Why Is There Mold On My Citrus?
It’s the time of year we are scurrying around the garden, picking delicious ripening citrus. Perfect gift giving for the holidays! A few days ago, I noticed that some of … Read More
More on Whitefly
Last week James and I were visiting some friends of ours, Anita & Rolf Nelson, also in the garden center business. They own Nelson’s Water Gardens in Katy, Texas. Anita … Read More
Mosquito Solutions
With all the recent rains, mosquitoes are here. First of all, remove any sources of standing water (that’s where they breed). For your favorite birdbath, use Mosquito Bits in the … Read More
Bugs Bugs Everywhere!
You would think with our cold winter, snow and 2 freezes in the 20’s all the insects would have frozen. But no, there seems to be an explosion of nature’s … Read More