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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care
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The Most Important Soil Amendment You’ve Never Heard Of
Humate: The Secret Ingredient That's Missing From Your Soil Even if your soil looks healthy, it's probably missing this amazing...

Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 15 min read
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Landscape Case Study: Inspired by a North Texas Botanical Garden
The Grapevine Botanical Garden in North Texas provided this Dallas-Fort Worth area homeowner with ideas for the type of landscape they hoped to create around their newly-built custom home. Our designer worked with them to turn their thoughts into a concrete plan with hardscaping features and plant choices that reflected their eco-conscious style and taste while creating an organic, sustainable, low-maintenance lawn and garden.

Marshall Grain Co.
May 281 min read
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Month-By-Month Guide to Organic Lawn Care for North Texas
Tom Stuart shares his personal formula for successful organic lawn care. Whether you have St. Augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia, or other lawn grass, you'll learn a month-by-month organic lawn care program you can follow as he discusses what products to use and when and how to apply them.

Marshall Grain Co.
May 1615 min read
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Alphabetical Guide to Growing & Using Herbs
We've prepared this handy alphabetical guide as a practical and accessible resource for herb lovers — from curious beginners to seasoned gardeners and cooks.

Marshall Grain Co.
Apr 258 min read
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Organic Gardening Guide: Fruit Trees for North Texas
Introduction Many types of fruit trees grow well in our local climate, but others do not. In this video you will discover some of the...

Marshall Grain Co.
Apr 710 min read
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Organic Gardening Guide: How to Grow Potatoes in North Texas
In this video and accompanying article, we introduce you to the fun of growing your own Irish potatoes using our recommended organic methods

Marshall Grain Co.
Apr 112 min read
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Rose Rosette Fact Sheet
Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) continues to be a significant concern for rose enthusiasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across North...

Marshall Grain Co.
Feb 62 min read
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The Art of Pruning Roses: A Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth Gardeners
Familiarizing yourself with these basics will help you cultivate vibrant, flourishing bushes that look their best all year long.

Marshall Grain Co.
Dec 18, 20248 min read
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Choosing a Local Landscape Service
We take great pride in delivering unique landscaping services to homeowners in the DFW area using the best practices in the industry.

Marshall Grain Co.
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Grow Garlic Like a Pro (The Organic Way)
North Texas gardeners will be happy to know that garlic is one of the easiest edibles you can grow in our climate.

Marshall Grain Co.
Nov 5, 20247 min read
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Best Organic Lawn Care Products
Here's the help you need to select the best organic lawn care products to keep your North Texas turf looking its best.

Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 22, 202419 min read
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5 Top Ideas to Bring Your Backyard to Life
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer living in a Townhome or your own single-family home with a larger lot, we’re sure you've taken the...

Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Fall is the Time to Sow Bluebonnet Seeds
You may be surprised to learn that the secret to achieving a vibrant spring display is to plant your bluebonnet seeds in the fall.

Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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TARR: The Deadly Fungus That's Killing Your St. Augustine Lawn
If your St. Augustine lawn is in poor health it could be infected with Take All Root Rot. It's important to act quickly

Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Tips For Landscaping Around Your Swimming Pool
With the right landscaping, you can transform an ordinary pool into a private island. Marshall Grain's Landscaping team is here to help.

Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Your HOA Subdivision Entrance: Why It Needs a Professional Landscape Design
The ultimate success of your HOA subdivision entrance improvement project depends on finding the right landscape team to work with.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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From Garden to Kitchen: Tasteful Ways to Use Your Herbs
Homegrown, freshly harvested herbs from your own garden are more flavorful than those from the grocery store. Here's why.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 10, 202412 min read
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HOA Case Study: The Ashmore Neighborhood Subdivision, Colleyville, TX
Marshall Grain's Landscape Design & Installation Services team is experienced in working with Home Owners Associations.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Best Shade Plants for North Texas
Knowing a plant's light requirements goes a long way toward ensuring that your plants will grow as intended, and will save you stress.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Creating a Restaurant for Butterflies
The best way to approach designing a butterfly garden is to imaging that we're opening a restaurant for butterflies.

Marshall Grain Co.
May 30, 202417 min read
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