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Monthly Archive for: "August, 2014"
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 Carefree and Evergreen
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By Brad Wier
In Maintenance, Plants
Posted August 28, 2014

Carefree and Evergreen

Using evergreen plants in your landscape will pay dividends in the long run – both in maintenance and appearance. Instead of choosing annuals that’re bound to be dead by the end of every [...]

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 Keeping What Nature Offers – Stay Native
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 27, 2014

Keeping What Nature Offers – Stay Native

The common practice when building homes in the Hill Country or brush country is to simply remove existing vegetation and plant replacements that are more suited to Houston, Anaheim and Virginia. [...]

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 Preservation is Conservation
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By Dana Nichols
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 21, 2014

Preservation is Conservation

If you’re lucky enough to have a little piece of Texas for your new home-building site consider preserving as much of it as you can. Preservation is conservation. As a starting point, preserve a [...]

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 Itsy Bitsy Spiders
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By Guest Author
In Wildlife
Posted August 21, 2014

Itsy Bitsy Spiders

Ok, I’ll admit it — I am not a fan of spiders. Black widows must die at my home because I just can’t bear the thought of dealing with the aftermath of their poisonous bite for me or my dog. But [...]

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 The Dish on Dirt – Soil Mixes for Gardening
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By Guest Author
In Maintenance, Plants
Posted August 14, 2014

The Dish on Dirt – Soil Mixes for Gardening

Good soil mixes play an important role in the success of container gardening. Good soil mixes will support plants through healthy growth by providing nutrients and allowing air to pass through [...]

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 Herbs + Grill = Yum!
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By Vickie Castilleja
In Outdoor Living, Plants, Recipes, Starter Gardener
Posted August 14, 2014

Herbs + Grill = Yum!

The summer grilling season is in full swing.  Whether you’re grilling by the beach or in your backyard, using herbs from your garden is a tasty and healthy way to add flavor and color to your [...]

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 Caprese Tomato Poppers
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By Dana Nichols
In Recipes
Posted August 14, 2014

Caprese Tomato Poppers

This little one-bite appetizer tastes like summer and packs some major yum using fresh basil. They’re sure to be a hit at your next party. Caprese Tomato Poppers Ingredients: Cherry [...]

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 Leaf My Plants Alone
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By Nathan Riggs
In Maintenance, Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 7, 2014

Leaf My Plants Alone

Anyone who lives in South or East Texas where deep sandy or sandy loam soils exist knows about leaf cutter ants (Atta texana). Sometimes called cut ants or parasol ants, leaf cutter ants strip [...]

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