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 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 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 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 […]
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