Texas summers are tough on us all. Imagine if you – like your landscape – were stuck outside, unable to escape the heat and sun. Watering your plants is essential for their survival in the summer but it must be…
Updated: Feb 2022 As gardeners, we want to save what plants we can after a dramatic weather event like a heat wave or a winter storm.. The Dallas Metroplex has recently been subjected to temperatures that many of us have…
Water thoroughly! Plants can resist freezing temperatures much better when they are fully turgid. Water stressed plants will take a hard hit. Consider watering herbaceous plants and vegetables with SUPERthrive, a vitamin/hormone supplement for plants or Liquid Seaweed which provides…
North Texans are used to dealing with mosquitoes every summer, but the concern has grown beyond a simple nuisance to a fear of mosquito-borne illnesses. There's no magic bullet for dealing with these insects. However, it is possible to effectively control…
Forsythia, a well-loved harbinger of spring, is a genus of deciduous shrubs in the Olive family (Oleaceae) native to eastern Asia. They typically grow to a height and width of three to nine feet, with yellow flowers that appear before…
At this time of year, the landscape is dominated by drab tones of green and brown. If you’re craving a dose of vibrant winter color, explore the bright beauty of these winter-blooming shrubs. Winter is a great time to add…
With near-record temperatures already setting in, you may not feel like venturing outside. However, if you're a gardener, you know there are always things you need to get done. Here are our five top heat-smart gardening tips: 1. Plan your…
Get ready to plant tomatoes again! Did you know we have two tomato seasons in the Dallas Fort Worth area? Proper timing is essential to a good harvest. It’s best to plant your fall tomato plants in the ground by…
Originally published May 29, 2015. It's been a long time since north Texans complained about 'too much' rain, but we're all getting there now. Ongoing downpours, minor and major flooding, waterlogged soils and suffocating humidity have all of us ready…
Water Wise Weekend May 16 &17 In advance of NHG's annual Water Wise Weekend May 16th and 17th, we'd like to offer a few tips for bringing increased water wisdom to your own garden and landscape. It seems easy to…
