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Summers in South Texas can be very challenging for landscapes. With the intense heat and dry conditions, our main goal has been to simply keep them alive and healthy. During these challenging [...]

Bees all around the globe are suffering from colony collapse disorder, a mysterious disease that’s believed to be the cause for the large decline in the European honeybee population. About [...]

Although the temperature is sweltering, now is the time to start planting your fall vegetable garden! Delay in planting some vegetables could result in less produce on the table later. For a [...]

Almost all plants in our gardens attract insects of some kind. Some bugs are beneficial, but others can destroy a plant in no time flat. Perhaps you’ve tried organic pesticides to no avail. [...]

Break time is over. It’s time to get your rosebushes ready for their second major blooming period: fall. The fall blooming season can be as magnificent as the spring, especially if you [...]

Many folks are worried sick about their lawns during lengthy droughts. As a tree professional, I can understand and respect your concern, but I cannot really empathize. Grass just hinders the [...]

These non-native plants have the frightening ability to infest and destroy entire ecosystems in a short period of time. Here are a few examples of pushy plants to avoid: Chinese [...]

We know you’re not “that guy.” You know the one. The irrigation system runs every day, even when it’s raining. Aside from using your irrigation system wisely, there are [...]