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Winterizing your backflow preventer on your sprinkler irrigation system (by HKA Texas) Covering Plants for Winter & Other Winterizing Tips for Houston (from Plants for All Seasons Blog)  While our winters are pretty mild here in Houston, we do tend to have a lot of tender tropical and other plants that require covering or proper…

The following is from an article posted by Randy Lemmon of GardenLine with Randy Lemmon Prompted by the prolonged cold that ushered in 2018, I have long-standing rules for dealing with landscapes in the aftermath of a freeze.  As you read them, please note that we will not touch fruit trees, especially citrus, until at least…

We have less control over our plants during prolonged periods of rain or flooding than during drought. Unless they are in movable containers, there is little we can do except wait for the weather to change. (Once it does, the first thing to do is to follow the safety tips located here: Safety First! ) Then it is time to…

In the aftermath of a flood, the health of the garden probably doesn’t rank highly in most people’s priority list; however, a few timely actions will vastly improve your garden’s prospects for recovery and keep you healthy at the same time! 1.      Take Photographs One of the best things you can do after a heavy rain…

It’s that time of year for hosting visits with family and friends. The temperatures are becoming milder, and your yard and patio are no longer saunas. Fall in Houston means nourishing rainfall and plenty of breezy sunshine. It’s the perfect time to amend your soils with organic compost and to plant some cool-season annuals and…

It’s that spooky time of the year again when the creepy-crawly caterpillars come out to turn your lawns into a horror movie. Sod Webworms and Cutworms, they’re not really worms but moth larvae or caterpillars. But like classic horror movie monsters, these caterpillars are usually not seen during the day. They feed at night. Sod Webworms cause the most damage…

We’re slowly heading into fall, but those cooler temperatures are still a while off. If your garden is looking a little sun-baked, we’ve got just the right treatments to give it a bit of emergency Tender Loving Care. Now is a great time to get your garden ready for fall by guarding against weeds. First…

(Originally published by Sterling Design in Heights Pages Spring 2017 Issue) Did the winter freeze take the color out of your garden? Are your plants looking drab and lifeless? Now is the perfect time to start fresh. The first step is choosing the right color palette. Here are a few examples that can transform any…