The Bee Balm Plant Do you have a wet area in your landscaping where whatever you plant seems to struggle? Bee balm might be the solution for you. Bee balm is one of the better plants for wet ground for those seeking good floral color. But bee balm is about more than just aesthetics. This herb has
Container Gardens
TEXAS-TOUGH CONTAINER GARDENS Plants, pots, and potting media that are unfazed by heat and drought The whole world seems to be in love with container plants. So much that some gardeners can’t control themselves. Their whole gardens have gone to pot! Texans have embraced container plants since the
Wisteria Vines
Chinese Wisteria Vines Botany: Botanically-speaking, it is classified as a deciduous perennial. These vines are in the pea family. Indeed, after its flowers fade, it produces velvety seed pods that resemble pea-pods. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: These vines can be grown in zones
Bermuda Lawn To St.Augustine
The Grass Is Always Greener Converting a Bermuda lawn to St. Augustine How, exactly and why more importantly, would you change your lawn from Bermuda grass to St. Augustine? Reasons range from just wanting a new look, necessity due to shade from growing trees and landscapes over the years, even
I Must Mention Landscaping Attention
The Attention Your Landscape Needs Part of the joy of landscaping is the care and maintenance you give to your yard. Depending on the type of plantings and the size, some gardens can require constant full-time care. If you not a big fan of yard maintenance, it might be wise to design a yard
Spring Landscaping Advice
Welcome spring with winter garden fix-ups At this time of year, with the Holidays a fading memory, optimistic gardeners are already beginning to emerge from their winter hibernation and look forward to the spring that is just around the corner. In many parts of the country, the winter is proving to
Herb Gardens For Your Landscape
The Greatness Of Growing Your Own Herbs |Add In Your Landscaping Believe it or not, growing your own herbs is not only a great way to bring a little green into your kitchen but also a great way to add wonderful flavors to your food year round. Most of us will agree that herbs add great value and
All 4 Season Landscaping Pro
Landscaping Back Yards for 4-Season Interest Have you noticed that we are demanding more and more out of our landscapes? For the upscale, this may take the form of outdoor kitchens with all the amenities of home, or, perhaps, large in-ground swimming pools with Jacuzzis built right into them. For