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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care
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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
Why You Should Rake Your Leaves
Raking leaves is back-breaking and time consuming. But there are 3 reasons why you should do it sooner rather than later.
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Dec 26, 20222 min read
Houseplants Care & Maintenance
In this article, our experts share their knowledge about general care and maintenance for all your houseplants. We'll cover common...
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Nov 23, 202213 min read
How to Make Your Own Herbal Teas
Fall is an excellent time to grow many types of herbs and in just a few weeks you can be harvesting, drying, and blending your own teas!
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Oct 21, 20229 min read
Fall Blooming Texas Natives
Extend the Fall season by adding Texas native plants into your landscape that bloom later into October, November and even December.
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Oct 12, 20221 min read
Lawn Care Update for Fall & Winter 2022
Properly caring for your lawn in Fall and Winter makes all the difference as to how it will look in the spring.
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Sep 27, 20228 min read
What is Diatomaceous Earth
Besides being really hard to pronounce, what's so special about diatomaceous earth? Well, it actually has many uses in the garden.
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Aug 16, 20223 min read
How to Plant a Tree
When was the last time you planted a tree? Probably never, right? Trees may look strong and sturdy but they are actually very sensitive.
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Aug 2, 20226 min read
Landscape Lighting Design Ideas
When choosing different lighting options to glow up your landscape, there are some important things to consider. Here’s some helpful advice
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Jul 28, 20223 min read
Top 3 Watering Mistakes
Are you making these watering mistakes? If so, you could be doing more harm than good to your landscape.
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Jul 2, 20221 min read
Fun Ways to Use Your Garden Herbs
Learn how you can use the herbs you've grown, from sachets, pillows and medicinal teas, seasoning salts, butters and cookies.
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May 18, 202219 min read
Texas Native Plants
Planting Texas Natives is a cost-effective way to reduce pesticide and water use and provide shelter and food for wildlife.
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Apr 22, 20221 min read
How to Propagate Plants
Expand your plant collection! We demonstrate various ways you can propagate your own plants. Would you like to have more plants? Do you have
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Mar 24, 202213 min read
What Is Healthy Garden Soil?
While it may not seem important, healthy garden soil is the foundation of a successful garden. This post looks at what makes healthy garden
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Mar 2, 20223 min read
Organic Maintenance Tips for Spring
Learn how to maintain your garden using the same techniques that our professional maintenance teams employ on our customers' properties.
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Feb 26, 202229 min read
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