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…
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
With the coming of fall weather, thoughts often turn to planting tulips for a stunning spring display. As you know, in Texas you can’t plant tulips until the ground temperature is around 55 degrees; usually in mid-December. Did you know…
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…
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…
Originally published in June 2015. We all have our classic garden favorites. We feature a class on perennials called 'The Texas Tried and True' that highlights some of ours. Beyond the well known, however, are some fantastic perennials with unique…
Originally published in April 2015. North Texas has a long growing season. In fact, there's always something we can be planting year-round. For annual color beds and containers, though, this can create a challenge. With a year-round growing season, few…
We all have challenges when it comes to our gardening spaces. Here are a few common challenges we hear about from customers at the garden center and our tips on how to handle them! Small spaces Many of us in…
