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…
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Felicia English with Rusty E. Allen, NHG Education and Outreach Coordinator This month, I joined Felicia English to find out more about the fascinating world of those insects we consider beneficial, and I gained a sample of the interesting information…
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 Why don’t more commercial growers grow perennial milkweed? Milkweed seeds require vernalization (a period of exposure to cold before they are planted outside, or started in a greenhouse) for 3-6 weeks to germinate properly. Milkweed…
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…
We've lamented the difficulty of finding perennial milkweed species (Asclepias) before (read more here). They tend to be difficult to find in substantial quantities, slow to germinate from seed, and resentful of commercial growing conditions--rich soil, constant irrigation and a…
Garlic is flavorful, healthy, and so easy to grow. Here are our 5 quick tips to growing your own organic garlic right at home: 1. TIMING: Garlic is best planted 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes, which is generally the…
The team at NHG meets each Friday morning for training, to review plans for the coming week, and to share our thoughts and perspectives on our personal and professional lives as gardeners. Recently, the topic centered around sharing what first…
