The humid subtropical climate of Houston may make air conditioners a must-have; however, the upside is the number of unique and exotic plants that will grow naturally in our landscapes. Earlier, we discussed clumping bamboo as a good choice for natural and attractive screening that will grow quickly. Another option for screening unsightly areas are […]
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Growing Citrus in Pots
If you have wanted to try your hand at growing citrus but don’t have a place in your yard consider growing citrus in a pot. Growing citrus in pots has enabled expert citrus grower, John Panzarella, to enjoy many more varieties of citrus than would have otherwise been possible on his ¾ acre lot in […]
Crepe Myrtle Care: Fungus or ?
Crepe Myrtles are popular trees to grow in the Houston area. Their bright blooms grace the side of many streets in the Kingwood area. There are, however, a few issues that crepe myrtle suffer from including fungal problems because of the high humidity of our climate. One fungus problem that can affect crepe myrtles is […]
What's Wrong With My Citrus Tree?
How to Get Rid of Chinch Bugs
One very common problem in Houston area lawns in the end of summer is chinch bugs. While chinch bugs are fairly easy to treat if properly identified, often Take All Patch (which is a soil issue) is confused with a chinch bug problem. What Are Chinch Bugs? Chinch bugs are a noxious insect which sucks […]
Are Mushrooms Growing in Your Yard?
With all of the wonderful rain we’ve been getting in Kingwood and the Northeast area of Houston lately, one of the common questions we’ve been getting at the Garden Center is about mushrooms customers are seeing sprout up throughout their yard and lawn. Causes of Mushrooms in Your Yard As the Houston area is warm, […]