Hibiscus-Perennial or Tropical? The genus “Hibiscus” refers to both Tropical and non-tropical Hibiscus varieties. There are noticeable differences between the two types. Tropical Hibiscus are non-hardy varieties that will not survive our winter temperatures and therefore they are treated as annuals in our area. The Tropical Hibiscus […]
Read More“Pansies Are Tough” (Viola x witrockiana) They may not look like it with their delicate foliage and petite colorful blooms but pansies are tough. Pansies, once established, are one of the toughest annual flowers available able to survive temperatures as low as the single digits. Pansies planted in […]
Read More“Summer is gone bye, fall has flown bye and winter is knocking on our door” As each season arrives along with it comes a variable list of perennial task. For most die-hard gardeners, landscaping is a year round event that is truly never complete! There is almost […]
Read MoreFall is just around the corner, which means it’s time to think about Fall Pre-emergent weed control. Weeds are categorized as either broad leaf or grassy type weeds. A Pre-Emergent herbicide controls unwanted weeds and grasses by targeting the weed seed just before or immediately after the […]
Read MoreThe amount of water your landscape requires and the amount of water it receives will determine its overall health and beauty. Proper watering techniques are a critical part of landscape maintenance and ultimately the key to plant survival. Plant selection is crucial; when choosing your plants, select […]
Read MoreContainer Grown Fruit Trees Variety selection is one of the most important steps when growing fruit trees in North Texas. Depending on the size of the planting site, you will need to decide how many trees you want to plant and what kind. It’s always a […]
Read MoreEach 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 landscape shrubs in the fall is […]
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 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 […]
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