Forcing bulbs indoors isn’t difficult, but it does require proper timing. Forced bulbs make beautiful centerpieces during the holiday season, add a touch of spring cheer during the darker winter months, and make a unique and beautiful gift. The easiest…
The first caladium described, Caladium bicolor, was a comparatively drab green-and-white plant collected in 1773 in western Brazil. Today, 243 years later, there are over 1,000 named cultivars in colors ranging from white to claret, scarlet, pink and purple. Caladium…
In recent years, gardeners have discovered sedges as a tough, evergreen perennial option for many parts of the yard. Based on the appearance of the plant, sedges are often labeled as ornamental grass, but they are actually in their own…
The Basics of Foxtail Fern Care For any shade to part-shade garden, the ‘Myers’ foxtail fern is a great, easy-to grow choice, with a unique, eye-catching growth habit that resembles the brush-like, upright shape of a fox’s tail. Mature specimens…
Japanese maples are magnificent small trees to help create your zen garden along with water features, Buddha statues and shaded sitting areas. Japanese maples are slow growing, have many different growth habits, a huge variety of leaf shapes, and…
The tornado of October 2019 completely devastated North Haven Gardens, yet in the middle of the destruction, the Texas mountain laurel that was long-established in our front flower bed was standing tall and looking great. Any plant that can withstand…
The Perfect Environment for Foxtail Ferns Most homeowners approach summer in Texas with decidedly mixed feelings: the thought of constant heat and blasting sun saps the energy and enthusiasm of many gardeners before summer ever sets in. However, with even…
Whether you're an experienced water gardener or just considering starting, we have an exciting weekend coming up at NHG. We've completely revamped our aquatic plant assortment for 2023, expanding our offerings by over 200%. With both tropical & hardy water…
When the weather gets cooler, it’s time to plant bulbs that will bloom in your spring garden. Today NHG answers the top 10 most common questions about planting bulbs in Texas. 1. When should I plant spring flowering bulbs? Timing…
It’s a sad thing for those who work in nurseries and garden centers when we hear a customer say “I don’t dare try to grow houseplants…I just look at them and they die.” Oh, no! That wanna-be plant lover just…
