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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care

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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.

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Jun 25, 20243 min read

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.

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Jun 20, 20241 min read

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.

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May 30, 202417 min read

North TX Herb Gardening: Embracing Friendly Herbs

Are you inspired to incorporate North Texas's friendly herbs into your landscape but not sure where to start? For expert landscaping...

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Apr 18, 20242 min read

Marshall Grain Landscaping Sprouts Roots in Colleyville, TX

Breaking news! Marshall Grain has opened its new location in Colleyville, TX to assist residents with landscaping and all their gardening...

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Mar 4, 20241 min read

Winter Gardening Fun for North Texans

Why spend the winter indoors when you could be outside playing in your garden? Here are some suggestions for how to cheer yourself up.

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Jan 11, 20246 min read

Best Fruit Trees for North Texas

Which types and varieties of fruit trees grow well in North Texas? Learn how to keep them healthy and maximize their production.

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Dec 11, 202313 min read

Tips for Protecting Your Garden in Cold Weather

Burr it's getting cold outside! Protect your sensitive landscape plants from frost and freezes with these cold weather tips:

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Nov 13, 20231 min read

Colleyville, Texas Landscape Makeover: A Sparkling Look with Native Plants & Outdoor Lights

In this case study, we demonstrate how we updated this home exterior in Colleyville, Texas.

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

Choosing the Best Mulch for Your Garden Beds

Choosing the right mulch for your garden beds. We look at rock versus wood and other options for mulching your landscape.

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Oct 9, 20234 min read

How & When To Prune Your Perennials in North Texas

Many of us assume the best time to prune perennials is in the fall. But our North Texas climate makes timing your pruning chores tricky.

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Sep 30, 20235 min read

List of Common Nectar Plants for Texas Butterflies

Adult butterflies need to drink flower nectar to survive. Incorporate plants with different bloom times into your landscape.

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Mar 24, 202311 min read

Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Here's a comprehensive list of plants you can incorporate into your landscape to attract more of our native Lepidoptera.

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Mar 24, 20236 min read

The Ultimate Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Texas

The most comprehensive lawn care manual for North Texas! Learn how organic methods result in a tougher and more beautiful lawn

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Mar 23, 202325 min read

10 Steps to Organic Gardening

Follow our 10 steps to becoming a successful organic gardener and begin enjoying the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.

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Mar 23, 20233 min read

Best Milkweed Varieties for North Texas

Of the many types of Milkweed native to North America, some are more suitable for North Texas than others.

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Mar 23, 20232 min read

Lavender Recipes by Marilyn Buehler

Lavender (or Lavandula) can be used in many recipes. Here are two delicious suggestions devised by herb expert Marilyn Buehler.

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Mar 23, 20231 min read

Straw Bale Gardening

Using straw bales requires some planning and preparation. First, their availability is limited and second, they need to be conditioned

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Mar 3, 20236 min read

6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Landscape Designer

Even if you know what you're doing, it takes a lot of work to achieve what an experienced professional landscape designer can produce.

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Feb 13, 20232 min read

7 Simple Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Home

A beautiful yard that draws the envy of neighbors, doesn't necessarily require you to put in back-breaking shifts every weekend!

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Jan 23, 20234 min read

TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care

HOA Case Study: The Ashmore Neighborhood Subdivision, Colleyville, TX

Best Shade Plants for North Texas

Creating a Restaurant for Butterflies

North TX Herb Gardening: Embracing Friendly Herbs

Marshall Grain Landscaping Sprouts Roots in Colleyville, TX

Winter Gardening Fun for North Texans

Best Fruit Trees for North Texas

Tips for Protecting Your Garden in Cold Weather

Colleyville, Texas Landscape Makeover: A Sparkling Look with Native Plants & Outdoor Lights

Choosing the Best Mulch for Your Garden Beds

How & When To Prune Your Perennials in North Texas

List of Common Nectar Plants for Texas Butterflies

Butterflies and Their Host Plants

The Ultimate Organic Lawn Care Guide for North Texas

10 Steps to Organic Gardening

Best Milkweed Varieties for North Texas

Lavender Recipes by Marilyn Buehler

Straw Bale Gardening

6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Landscape Designer

7 Simple Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Home

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