Types of Broccoli
Broccoli: How to Choose the Perfect Variety for Your Garden Broccoli is an incredibly versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Growing it in…
Is Basil a Perennial?
Basil: Annual or Perennial? The Definitive Guide. Basil is a popular herb that is used in many different cuisines and has a distinct and delicious flavor. It is also a…
Knock Out Roses Pruning
Pruning Knock Out Roses: A Step-by-Step Guide Knock Out roses are popular because you barely need to lift a finger to enjoy all-season blooms. But pruning is a straightforward task…
Easiest Plants to Grow in Texas
If you’re looking for easy plants to grow in Texas, you’ve come to the right place! With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, Texas is an excellent place for…
Blue & Purple Texas Wildflowers Identification
Blue & Purple Flowers in Texas Texas has a large region and a variety of climate classifications, which results in a wide array of plants. The Lone Star State is…
White Texas Wildflowers Identification
White Flowers in Texas Every year around April 1st, gorgeous wildflowers begin to bloom across Texas, and many spectacular wildflower drives are undertaken by Texans and out-of-state visitors. Texas contains…
Yellow Texas Wildflowers Identification
Yellow Flowers in Texas A wildflower is any non-native plant that grows in a natural or wild habitat. Furthermore, any native that blooms in its natural location (other than a…
Natural Pest Control
Organic Pest Control in the Garden Natural pest control is very important, not only for the planet but for your family as well. Children and pets are very prone to…
Companion Planting List
The concept behind companion planting is that some plants can help one another out if they are planted next to or close to one another. Companion planting helps some plants…
Growing Strawberries in Texas
Grow Texas Strawberries as an Annual in Special Pots or Raised Beds It takes extra care to grow strawberries in Texas though many people believe the result is worth the…
Hill Country Texas Landscaping Calendar – Month-By-Month
Monthly Gardening Calendar for Austin & Central Texas Landscaping creates more than just scenery; it creates an interaction between people and places. Landscapes offer aesthetic enjoyment, escapism, and tranquility, as…
Heat-Resistant Texas Plants
We’re really in the thick of it down here in Texas these days. The heat is on and it’s not for everyone… or every plant for that matter. Here are…
How Much Sun do Roses Need?
There are a lot of people who love to grow roses. Unfortunately, not all of them have wide open spaces that can provide ample sunlight to their flowering plants. Large…
How Long Does A Cord Of Wood Last?
How Much Wood Will You Need This Winter? A cord is the standard measurement that is used whenever you purchase wood or firewood. You can buy a face cord or…
GroundClear VS Roundup – Herbicide Comparison
Roundup VS GroundClear Herbicides are one of the most commonly bought items when it comes to lawn care. This is simply because there are a lot of homeowners who have…
Texas Tough & Easy Roses – Perfect for Houston
Texas Rose Bushes The roses I plant are hardy, tough, beautiful . . . AND easy. I’ve planted them for years. I don’t prepare the beds or spray – and…
Ferns to Grow in Texas
Ferns in Texas Ferns are the one plant that everyone knows, but knowing the individual species gets a little trickier. Use this quick and easy fern primer to help you…
Tropical Plants to Grow in Texas
Tropical Plants Texas Many homeowners shy away from tropical plants when planning their gardens; they’ve had bad experiences in the past and are afraid they’re just throwing money away. Tropicals…
Colorful Container Plant Combos for Houston Summers
In Texas there are two seasons: summer and almost summer. The almost summer season runs from November to May and is also known as our fall/winter season. Summer season starts…
Worst Flowers and Plants for People with Allergies
What plants & flowers are the worst for allergies? Allergies affect a large number of people, with some suffering more than others. You feel it coming on every spring. The…
Vegetables to Grow in Central Texas
Growing your own vegetables can be quite rewarding. It can also be very frustrating here in Central Texas. We have many insect pests and problems with high heat and drought….
Shrubs for Central Texas
Abelia This is a graceful large shrub with arching branches and small white blooms throughout the year (whenever the shrub feels like it). It gets quite large and should not…
Groundcovers and Other Ornamentals for Central Texas
Below is a list of the best groundcovers and ornamental plants for Central Texas: Asian Jasmine Asian Jasmine is carefree and dependable. The great thing about it is that it…
Herbs that Grown in Texas
Herbs are some of the best plants in Texas. Most herbs like it hot and dry, so they are natural for Texas. Herbs are a pleasure to care for; trimming…
Flowers for Central Texas
Central Texas Flowers The secret to successful flower gardening in Texas lies in knowing two facts: What flowers to grow here, and where to plant them. Once you have answered…
Central Texas Trees
Trees that Grow in Central Texas Perhaps the most important facts you must know to be successful with trees in Central Texas are what trees do the best here, and…
Shade Plants in Texas
Shade plants are important components of any Texas garden. Shade plants provide structure and texture to a landscape, while also creating living habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. For…
Water Concerns for Texas Gardeners
In recent years we have heard more and more about the scarcity of water. This issue is one of major concern to us as gardeners since the most likely time…
Texas Native Plants & Wildflowers
What’s the Difference? The question of what is a native plant is many-fold and the subject of debate not only between the so-called experts but also among plant enthusiasts. With…
Rainwater Collection in Texas
Milton Pogue has seen many a hot, dry Texas summer come and go. Ask him if he’s lived here long and he stretches his arm out to the southeast, index…
Central & Gulf Coast Texas Recommended Plants
Highly Recommended & Underutilized Plants for Gulf Coast Texas A list of underutilized and highly recommended plants for landscape use in Central and Gulf Coast Texas GC = Gulf Coast…
Texas Native & Adapted Plant & Trees for Austin Area
Gardening, “Austin-style” Our native landscape is the inspiration for this guide to Earthwise plant choices for Austin area gardens. The Grow Green plant list was created to help you select…
Specialized Trees for Southeast Texas Area
List of Palm Trees Suitable for Gulf Coast or Zone 8 inland Texas Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm): trunks to 12′, a choice palm, hardy to 20 degrees. Rhapidophyllum hystrix…
Types Of Cedar Trees In Texas
Texas is home to a wide variety of cedar trees, some of which have been used for centuries as a source of construction material and as a natural deterrent against…
Types Of Bushes In Texas
List of the types of bushes in Texas and what to know about them. Houses tend to look like factories and bakeries without beautiful bushes planted around. No livable house…
Types Of Cactus In Texas
Texas Cacti and what you need to know about them. Cactus plants are marvels of design. These are the most demanding plants in the world. Plants that are specifically designed…
Types of Grass in Texas
Grass is a multi-million dollar industry, in case you don’t know, and that is both on the side of landscapers who earn their money by planting and maintaining the grass…