SSSHHHH, I won't tell As some of you know, I did a bunch of work to my yard this year. I had the driveway widened and made the house entry wheelchair accessible. I corrected the erosion problem along the drive by edging it with stone then back filling, so the lawn would be level (that's going to … Read more about Mental benefits of gardening
Grass!
Love the lawn Lawns offer us several benefits. Beside preventing erosion, filtering the air, muffling noise, weed control, insect control, varmint and snake control (that's an important one for some of you), lawns also give us a place to entertain family, friends and pets. Yards define … Read more about Grass!
Water is water…right?
Rain vs. tap water If you have paid any attention lately, you will have noticed that we have enjoyed some much-needed rain. We haven't heard one complaint about it. Even though most of us watered our yards last year, the plants just seemed to exist, almost like a suspended animation. We didn't … Read more about Water is water…right?
House numbers, you have one!
Fire departments, police and the pizza guy depend on it! When you call 911, one of the 1st things the dispatcher will ask for is the address. A Houston police officer recently chided me about my house numbers being too far from the front door, when I called 911 for a neighbor. We found these … Read more about House numbers, you have one!
Don’t use THAT weed and feed!
Once again... This week, another uninformed customer came in, wondering what was wrong with her 20+-year-old Live Oak. I told her that it had Oak Leaf Blister and galls. She was shocked when I added "Stop using Weed and Feed". No, I'm not psychic...I just know what I am looking at. I know … Read more about Don’t use THAT weed and feed!
What is that web on my tree?
Good vs. bad There are 2 very different situations when you have webbing on your trees. The good kind and the bad. The good kind of situation involves the web or silk being only on the trunk and branches created by Barklice, a harmless, beneficial insect that will clean your trees. The second type … Read more about What is that web on my tree?
Battling Bermuda
...it's an invasive grass! Most of us want a lush green lawn, there are exceptions...and those people can stop reading now. St. Augustine is the most common grass we have. It tolerates sun, shade, kids and dogs (up to a point). Most importantly, it tolerates water. Just accept the fact that our … Read more about Battling Bermuda
Roses, fruit trees and citrus Orders
It's time...again! Every year we are faced with ordering roses, fruit trees and citrus, far in advance of their arrival. Those orders are placed in June. Why so early? Several reasons go into the advanced notice that our growers need. Most roses, fruit trees and citrus are grafted. This slows … Read more about Roses, fruit trees and citrus Orders