Poison Ivy This rhyme pertains to the identification of two of the "big three": namely, poison ivy and poison oak. The rhyme does not, however, pertain to identifying the third member of the triad of poisonous plants with which to avoid contact -- the shrub, poison sumac. But people are far more
Landscaping Tips and Tricks
WORRIED ABOUT THOSE PESKY MOSQUITOES? READ THIS......! Do you spend a significant amount of time outside in your yard in summer? Then you know that insect bites are a fact of life. Such awareness could well save your life in this age of the West Nile virus, when insect bites can be deadly.
Want a great container garden?? Here’s how
Want a great container garden? Here's how Living in the Dallas area you can grow almost anything in a container. A simple potted basil plant could be considered a container garden, but there are so many other possibilities. Gardening in pots and containers gives you the ability to insure great
Want to Plant Roses? Here’s how
Roses are not as fragile as they might appear and you could probably plant them in a hole here in the Dallas area and have some success. But a little extra effort when planting your roses will pay off with a much healthier plant and more prolific blooms. Here are some tips and tricks of the trade
KEYS TO A “PROSPERING” LAWN IN DFW AREA
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENSURE HEALTHY TURF 1. MOWING Timely mowing will have a big impact on health, weed control and thickness of your lawn. The general rule of thumb to go by is to remove not more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one time. For some turf grass varieties, this could