Crape Myrtles: Summer Color That Beats The Heat

Crape Myrtles: Summer Color That Beats The Heat

Crepe Myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) You know its summer in North Texas when the thermometers all read 100 degrees plus for days at a time. We also know its summer when we see the long lasting pink, red, and purple blooms of everyone’s favorite summer blooming tree the […]

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Shade Gardening

Shade Gardening

“Don’t be afraid of the Shade” Shade Gardening in North Texas doesn’t have to be hard! There are many varieties of plants to choose from that thrive in the shadier spots in and around our landscapes! You can choose from blooming annuals like Impatiens, Green Leaf Begonias […]

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The Pumpkin Carving Tradition

Each October, ghoulishly decorated pumpkins illuminated by candlelight watch over front porches and peer through windows of many American homes. A sure sign that Halloween is near. The tradition of carving Jack O’ Lanterns originated in Ireland, where turnips, beets and potatoes were used as lanterns, made […]

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