Specialty pumpkins, hellebores, saffron crocus, citrus, fall herb and veggie transplants, tulip and daffodil bulbs, espaliered apples and more. Learn @ Lunch: Shady Solutions Thursday, October 20, 12-1pm Check out our specials this month! Save Save
When the weather gets cooler, it’s time to plant bulbs that will bloom in your spring garden. Today we answer the top 10 most common questions about planting bulbs. 1. When should I plant spring flowering bulbs? Timing depends entirely…
A recent introduction to the nursery trade, Dystilium hybrids are noted for their soft habit and tough performance. Native to China and Japan, these members of the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, make an ideal alternative to landscape classics such as…
Fiddle leaf (or commonly, 'Fiddleleaf') figs (Ficus lyrata) have been riding a wave of popularity that shows no sign of slowing down. Why? They're reasonably easy to care for (see our specific tips below), sport large, showy leaves (shaped like a fiddle,…
Originally published in July 2016 We’ve had requests for perennial milkweed for years. At long last, we can deliver! Why don’t more commercial growers grow perennial milkweed? Milkweed seeds require vernalization (a period of exposure to cold before they are…
A lot of time and money is spent mowing, watering, fertilizing and spraying non-native lawns, and with our tough summer dry spells and increasing watering restrictions, homeowners are having trouble keeping up. According to a recent study, up to 60%…
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. While both have specially evolved tissues for storing water (their secret to thriving in such naturally arid, punishing conditions) only cacti have areoles, or raised, rounded areas from which spines…
Texas gardeners dealing with shade know that finding tough perennials that look great in shaded gardens can be difficult. If you find yourself with maturing trees and increasing amounts of shade, don’t despair: transform the space with some of our…
We can all do our part in the effort to conserve water, feed the birds and plant things that are native to Texas—and we can do this without giving up beauty and function in our gardens. Grasses are a perfect…
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 2016, expanding our offerings by over 200%. With both tropical & hardy water…
