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Monthly Archive for: "August, 2013"
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 The Landscape: Your Home’s Other Insulation
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By Juan Soulas
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Summer
Posted August 29, 2013

The Landscape: Your Home’s Other Insulation

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 [...]

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 Bee Very Aware
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 27, 2013

Bee Very Aware

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 [...]

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 Fall Vegetable Planting Time is Now
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, How-to do Stuff, Plants, Starter Gardener
Posted August 15, 2013

Fall Vegetable Planting Time is Now

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 [...]

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 Let Them Eat Bugs!
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 13, 2013

Let Them Eat Bugs!

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. [...]

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 Coming Up Roses: Prepare for the Fall Show
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By Guest Author
In Fall, Plants
Posted August 10, 2013

Coming Up Roses: Prepare for the Fall Show

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 [...]

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 Lawn Survival 101
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Plants, Summer
Posted August 8, 2013

Lawn Survival 101

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 [...]

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 Pass Up These Invasive Plants
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By Erin Conant
In Extras, Maintenance, Planning/Design, Plants, Starter Gardener
Posted August 8, 2013

Pass Up These Invasive Plants

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 [...]

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 Live Green, Save Green
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By Guest Author
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Plants, Summer
Posted August 2, 2013

Live Green, Save Green

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 [...]

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