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 […]
Read MoreColor it “Fall” with Trees and Shrubs Fall in North Texas brings much needed cooler temperatures and a brilliant display of fall foliage in shades of deep reds, bright yellows, oranges and more. The annual color change of existing trees and shrubs in the fall is one […]
Read MoreFall is for… Fall is nearly upon us and the hot summer days are nearly over! Most homeowners don’t give much thought to landscape maintenance this time of year. But with its cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall, fall is the ideal time to to prepare your […]
Read MoreTexas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) This summer the Texas Sage is as pretty as we’ve ever seen. Everywhere you look there are large Texas Sage shrubs with masses of purple blooms. Texas Sage is one of our most popular native plants, a medium-sized shrub with several varieties to […]
Read More“Good Bugs or Bad Bugs” Now that most of our spring planting is done and everything is growing and looking great. Its time to make sure we keep it that way. As the temperatures begin to climb and the rainfall decreases you may begin to notice […]
Read MoreNeed Some Shade? Consider Shade Trees In the Hot Texas Summers trees become truly valuable commodities that can help keep your house cool, yard enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing. Shade trees are typically one of our first thoughts when designing or renewing our landscapes. The Shade Trees you […]
Read MoreKeep Your Yard Looking Great This Summer Now that spring has come and gone its time to think about summer lawn care and maintenance. Faced with the extreme North Texas heat, mandatory water restrictions and less than average rainfall predictions. Lawn Grasses in North Texas can become […]
Read MoreWhy Mulch? Besides proper watering mulching is one of the most important things you can do for the health of newly planted and established trees and shrubs. Mulch is usually an organic material such as shredded or ground wood bark used around the soil surface to help […]
Read MoreGot Mosquitoes? With the constant threat of Mosquito borne illnesses like West Nile Virus it’s important to do all that we can to protect our family and our selves from this virus. Up to 80 percent of all people infected with West Nile Virus will see no […]
Read MorePlanting Trees & Shrubs in North Texas Planting your trees and shrubs right can make all the difference. Following a few important tips during the planting process can assure that your plants are ready to survive the heat and thrive for years to come! Planting your […]
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