Love that ‘tropical look’? If you want a garden that feels like an island oasis, Elephant ears (Alocasia and Colocasia) are the perfect ‘wow’ plant. Big, bold leaves—some towering over your head— are great in the ground with afternoon shade…
You may not yet be thinking about tomatoes in your garden yet – but you should be. Timing is everything in vegetable gardening, and in our north Texas climate, late February through March is the ideal window for this favorite…
Some of our favorite pictures from past Rose Weekend events Our Rose Weekend is the first weekend in March each year, when our entire rose collection becomes available for purchase. Eager to pick your favorites? Here are three things to do now to…
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…
Anyone can plop a few plants into a pot and call it done, but most of us are bored with that by now. Ready to take your container game to the next level this fall? Read on--and consider the same…
Pumpkins have landed at NHG! Grown especially for us by a local north Texas family, they mark the arrival of fall for us each year. They're gorgeous displayed alone, delicious and nutritious in recipes, and the go-to spice for the…
Hummingbirds are true miracles of nature, with hearts that can beat over 1,200 times per minute and wings that can flap 15-80 times per second. Sound exhausting? It is, and they need plenty of sustenance to keep up that pace.…
No doubt--houseplants are trending in the age of Pinterest boards and 'Boho Chic' Instagram pages. They're beautiful, stylish, and even help purify the air in your space, so why not add your own? Hold up--you need to know a bit…
Can I jump start my spring lawn by fertilizing? It's tempting to think that applying a product can green things up immediately. Many of us have St. Augustine lawns, which are warm season grasses that handle our hot summers very…
Getting in better physical shape is a typical resolution at the start of the new year. Though we know that it's important to our health, some of us find the idea of going to the gym uninspiring. The good news…
