Garden & Landscape

We add mulch to our landscape beds to improve appearance, suppress weeds and conserve water. Why it matters: The cost of mulch is a fraction of the cost of the money and/or time we spend planting and maintaining our beds. 🤔 Instead of choosing mulch based on color, consider what happens to the mulch as it

If you haven’t fertilized your lawn this spring, now is the time! Why it matters: 3 weeks after your grass starts greening, there should be enough activity for your grass to put those nutrients to work. 🥊 The bottom line: Maintaining a regular feeding program for your lawn keeps it healthy and beautiful. 👉 I’ve been using

Choosing native plants for your landscaping can be a smart investment of your money and time. Why it matters: Native plants have adapted to local soil, light and moisture conditions. 🖼️ The big picture: The most important factor is choosing plants that are well adapted to local conditions. 🔬 Zoom in: Here are a 3 of my

The start of the outdoor season is a good time to make sure your outdoor tools are serving you well. Why it matters: Weather extremes can damage hose bibs and garden hoses. 💡 Before you’re in the middle of a task, lay your hoses out completely and turn on the water. 👉 Leak under hose bib hande?

I overheard a fun conversation at the nursery this weekend. Ted: Is this a good plant for the front of my house? Susan: How much sun does the area get? Ted: I don’t know. I guess it’s pretty sunny. Susan: Are you planting in the ground or in a pot? 🤔 The conversation continued, but you

As grass starts greening, we have a chance to prep the lawn for a healthy season. Why it matters: Doing the right things now will help you have a beautiful lawn all summer long. 🔬 Zoom in: 4 keys to a healthy start (focusing on St. Augustine, our most common grass in DFW): 👉 De-thatch — Using