Houston Natives: Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Survive (Almost) Anything It’s safe to say Houston weather can be pretty unpredictable at times, but we’re gearing up for a summer that’s sure to fall short on rain, so drought-tolerant plants are a must. It’s much easier having a resilient, healthy garden that doesn’t need to be fussed over. If you want to take a weekend road trip or make spur-of-the-moment plans, it’s nice to be able to leave your garden and not worry about it getting fried to a crisp in the Houston sun.    The Best Drought-Resistant Flowers are Native to Houston To ..read more

Turf Time: Late Spring Lawn Care Tips for Houston A good lawn care routine is kind of like a skin care routine—you want to keep it well hydrated, occasionally you need a spot treatment, and every month or two it’s a good idea to break out the specialty products to give things a boost. Having a list of care tips and routines to follow each spring will help keep your grass healthy and blemish-free!  Now, you’ve probably done a bit of prep work in the yard already this spring. But as we enter June and the Houston summer heat wave approaches, you’ll want to give your lawn a “zhuzh.” &nbs ..read more

Life Support for Birds, Butterflies, and Bees After the Texas Freeze Severe snow and ice have brought Texans many unexpected challenges in 2021, but now that we’re on the upswing, we need to help some other Texas residents who were also affected: our local wildlife! Our poor birds, butterflies, and bees have had their food sources disappear. Nectar-rich flowers have gone kaput, and the remaining berries on our shrubs have been destroyed. If we work together to rejuvenate these food sources in our lawn and landscape, we can make a major positive difference for these vulnerable creatures!   ..read more

Summer Bulbs to Plant in Houston When your spring bulbs start to fade, it’s nice to have summer bulbs ready to burst on the scene. That way, your garden is never lacking in color! While many of your favorite bulbs need to be planted in fall so they can lie dormant over winter, summer bulbs can go in the ground in early spring, emerging once that Houston summer heat sets in.    What Bulbs Can I Plant Now for Summer? Planting spring-blooming bulbs anytime soon will result in a whole lotta nothing! At this point in the year, you’ll need to make sure you’re planting summer-blooming varie ..read more

How to Fertilize Trees and Shrubs: Tips for Timing and Application Trying to figure out how to fertilize trees and shrubs can be a bit puzzling. After all, they’re a heck of a lot bigger than our houseplants and garden flowers! The required formulas are different, and the methods we use to apply can vary quite a bit. Want to give your trees and shrubs a boost so they can burst into spring full of color and vigor? Learn how to fertilize trees and shrubs in this simple tutorial!     Application Methods If you’re using a granulated fertilizer, a cyclone or drop-type spreader will help ..read more

10 Romantic Alternatives to Flowers for Valentine’s Day Gifts Every Valentine’s Day, we get loads of inquiries about alternatives to flowers as a gift, so we put together this list of our top picks! Now, we don’t have anything against cut flower bouquets, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a gift that doesn’t flat-out die after two weeks? Just sayin’!  Here are our favorite romantic gifts for her and for him that make amazing alternatives to cut flowers. Your sweetheart can enjoy these gorgeous plants for months or years to come.   Romantic Gifts for Her For a Valentine’s Day gift with ..read more

Everything You Should Prune This February in Houston Are you unsure of what to prune in February in Houston? Winter is wrapping up, and now is the time for many eager gardeners to begin starting seeds and prepping their beds for spring, but pruning is a bit trickier. The thing is, some plants absolutely should be pruned in late winter, whereas other plants should never ever be pruned in late winter, or else they won’t produce any flowers all year! How do you tell the difference between a plant that should be pruned now or later in the year? We put together this quick cheat-sheet of what to pru ..read more

Spring 2021 Garden Collection: A Fashion Show of New Perennials and Annuals While style gurus around the world eagerly anticipate the launch of couture designer spring collections, we’re here swooning over the new perennials and annuals bursting onto the scene in 2021. Honestly, designer fashion is great and all, but there’s no denying that the best floral prints come straight from the garden, not off the rack. Plus, flowers are a lot more affordable than Fendi!  For those of us whose invitation to the Met Gala mysteriously got lost in the mail, we can still get our fix of high-fashion co ..read more

Privacy Please! The Best Trees and Shrubs for Bordering Your Property. This past year had us spending a whole lot of time at home and in our yards, and we quickly realized how amazing it is to have some privacy screening for our properties. Those of us who like to sunbathe out on the lawn know that it’s a heck of a lot more comfortable to do it alone in peace, without nosy neighbors peering in!  Here is a list of our favorite trees and shrubs you can grow here in Houston to create a solid border around your property.      The Best Trees for a Privacy Fence The best trees f ..read more

Veggie Gardening Basics: Starting Seeds v. Buying Plants 2020 saw a lot of first-time gardeners coming into the shop, and a common question we encountered was whether we recommend starting seeds or buying plants to start a veggie garden. Truthfully, there are pros and cons to both, so it really depends on the gardener!  We’ve broken down the basics of germinating your own plant seeds and compared that process to skipping ahead and buying your own starter plants, so you can enjoy a garden loaded with fresh homegrown produce, no matter what your budget or skill level may be. Starting Seeds ..read more