As the weather starts changing so do our diets and cravings. We start thinking about soups, stews and our favorite winter meal, chili. These warm meals can be made better and cheaper if you add your own herbs. Have you bought fresh herbs in the store lately? You get enough for 1 or 2 dishes … Read more about 10 easy herbs to grow, save money and add flavor.
4 reasons to plant trees now!
One of the most common questions we get is "When is the best time to plant trees?". Although we plant trees all year-long, the very best time of the year is in the fall and early winter. When planted between October and the New Year, trees have the best chance of survival. This is true for most … Read more about 4 reasons to plant trees now!
“I want to xeriscape”
We have heard this a lot lately. Should you consider it? When putting in a new landscape or replacing an old one, considering all your options is always the best way to go. Should you choose a xeriscape in the Houston area? Probably not. We are NOT saying "don't plant drought tolerant plants". … Read more about “I want to xeriscape”
Get in line for landscaping
If your landscape took a big hit, you might be thinking about hiring a professional to do the work for you. We have talked to a lot of landscapers and they are already lining up jobs for this fall. Patty Banzhaf, our landscape designer, has told us that she is already booked up for months. What … Read more about Get in line for landscaping
AAHHHHHH, that’s better! Now lets look ahead.
What a change in the weather! Maybe we won't break into a sweat walking from our front door to our car any more this year. It seems like everyone's mood is getting better too. With the change in weather, we should start thinking about doing things in the yard again (besides watering). If your yard … Read more about AAHHHHHH, that’s better! Now lets look ahead.
My weed from hell
I do it, you do it, in one way or another. Some people are really bad about it, some of us try to hide it and some of us don't even realize we do it. It usually drives us crazy when other people do it, while we smugly think "I never do that". What is it? Procrastination. Here is my story. In … Read more about My weed from hell
Watering the lawn, is it worth it?
The answer is a resounding YES!!! Here is the proof. I have a 5000 square foot lot, subtract 1600 for the house, 1000 for the driveway and walks, leaving me 2100 square feet of yard. About 5% to 10% of my yard is flower beds. So, lets just say 2000 square feet. It costs up to $1.00 a square … Read more about Watering the lawn, is it worth it?
9 Tomatoes For Fall
It is that time again! Fall tomatoes are a wonderful way to get into the fall gardening mood. Start them early and you will have plenty of time to harvest, before the 1st frost. Although the number of varieties is limited, you can still find the type of tomato you prefer. Whether it's a cherry … Read more about 9 Tomatoes For Fall