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Summer Sun = Fall Garden’s Advantage

Using the summer sun (solarization) as a process of weakening or killing unwanted plants by harnessing the sun’s intensity. And summertime — in the full scorch of the sun — is the best time to [...]

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Hue Can Craft a Colorful Landscape

Just like on an artist’s palette, hue is a powerful tool in the landscape. Think of your garden as a blank canvas. The goal is to create a focal point and places for the eye to rest. Too [...]

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Drip Irrigation: Get Your Water’s Worth

Drip irrigation delivers water to the root zone of your plants right where they need it and without all the extra spray that causes rampant mold, weeds, work and water waste. (Did we mention [...]

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Seasonal Adjust: The Easy Button for your Irrigation System

Did you know there’s a feature on just about every irrigation controller that makes controlling the run times a lot easier? Unfortunately most people with irrigation systems don’t realize the [...]

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Wild, Versatile Rosemary

Whether planted in pots, or used as a border or ground cover, rosemary will serve you well in your landscape (bees love it!) and kitchen (it adds fabulous flavor to foods!) Rosemary, derives from [...]

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Five Things You Need To Know About Releasing Ladybugs in the Landscape

Ladybugs make for great natural pest control in your landscape since they feed on other insects to survive. But before you set them free to feed, follow our five tips for a successful release. [...]

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Plant a Tranquil Landscape

Grouping several of the same plants together is a great way to create movement and a serene scene in your landscape. Want to keep your upcoming landscape project from looking like a hot mess? [...]

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Sprout Some Drama

Gulf muhly grass is easy to grow and has a unique resistance to our temperatures and soils. And with color ranging from pink to purple and every shade in between, it makes for a dramatic display [...]

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When High Style = Low Water

Why high-end landscape design can, and often does, save water Have you ever driven through a high-end neighborhood and thought, “Whoa! Niiiiice yard! But I bet their water bill is sky-high!” I’ll [...]

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Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)

Mountain laurel withstands reflected heat, thrives in poor alkaline soils, and only needs a little bit of water in return. These traits make it a great choice for xeriscape gardens. Did you know [...]

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