May is upon us and that means that temperatures will be rising. The saying is that ‘April showers bring May flowers’, but when the oppressive summer heat is upon us you may find it difficult to keep your grass looking green and healthy. Luckily, there are some...
They say April Showers bring May flowers, so you are probably looking forward to those April showers bringing much-needed water to your lawn and garden. The Houston area gets almost 50 inches of rain each year, with our wettest month being June. Yet, even amid the...
Perennial flowers and plants are the safest and fastest way you can achieve a permanent sanctuary of color and scent on your property. However, some perennials bloom plentifully only to fade away throughout the season. But if you want the inflorescences to thrive and...
We get it. Black mulch, like a black leather jacket, looks really cool. But in our experience, plants – especially young plants – don’t do well surrounded by black mulch.
With spring fast approaching, many Houstonians are looking to breathe new life into their gardens. Along with the common necessities of springtime gardening are the addition of new plants and trees.