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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…
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…
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…
Camellias, ornamental kale, snapdragons, lots of new perennials, wind chimes, living Christmas trees and our latest pansy of the week. Check out new arrivals from October Save
Interesting Urban Trees, Pansy of the Week, Pink Muhly grass, snapdragons, mums, lemon cypress, fresh veggie transplants, spider lilies, shade color containers, hellebores, fall grasses, excellent perennials and natives for Texas Native Plant Week and a new book by the…
The weather may not cooperate, but colorful fall foliage helps Texans feel like the fall season has reached DFW. If you want to plant your own autumnal show stopper at home, consider one of these three favorites from NHG: 1.…
Save time and money with these decorating tips! Paula Spletter, NHG’s creative director extraordinaire (and long-tenured Dallas County Master Gardener) loves color and texture, but doesn’t rely solely on blossoms to get them for her seasonal decor. Her favorite? Super-hip…
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…
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%…
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…
Crape myrtles may seem ubiquitous in north Texas gardens, but recent hybrids offer dwarf forms, bi-color flowers, colorful foliage, and more. If you think you've seen them all, think again. With many north Texas gardeners looking for a solution plant to…