Mealybugs are here! Look on the tips, stems, and undersides of the leaves for these white insects clustered together. If they go unnoticed for a short period of time , … Read More
Not Too Hot For Poinciana!
It can be challenging to find the right plants for a hot, dry, summer in South Texas. One of my favorites is known by most of us as Poinciana (Caesalpinia). That’s … Read More
Crape Myrtle Season
It’s a wonder to watch crape myrtles go from ordinary to extraordinary in what seems a matter of days. Look down most neighborhood streets to find a multitude of white, … Read More
Does Your Jatropha Have Soft Scale?
Take a close look at the stems and leaves of your Jatropha. Do you see large white clumps of soft scale? This insect begins along the stems looking like a … Read More
Top Tips for Summer Success
We all know how hard you’ve worked to have a beautiful landscape. Now how do you keep it thriving and surviving the summer heat? Here are some of our top … Read More
Quick Easy Summer Color!
A couple of weeks ago I grabbed some hot pink Samba portuluca, orange profusion zinnias, purple angelonia, and purple gomphrena (some of my favorites), planted them in two large pots … Read More
How do I keep my plants looking healthy and blooming through our summers?
Proper watering is key to keeping your plants looking good in the summer. The best time to water is early in the morning so they are well hydrated going through … Read More
Indoors Out
I’m truly blessed to be a landscape designer in South Texas. While we’re out in shorts and tee shirts in February with the anticipation that spring is at hand, the … Read More
Growing Fresh Food – Part II
Growing Fresh Food – Part I So now that you’ve done all your decision making and soil prep, let’s talk about planting. Most spring veggies love warm days and cool … Read More
February Garden Guide
Read: Top 5 Must Do’s for February! 1. Now is the time to apply pre-emergent weed control to your lawn. We recommend Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension or Broadleaf … Read More