Drought-Tolerant Plants Native to Houston

They’re beautiful, they’re tough, and they’re Texan! Plant these ultra-resilient Houston natives, and you’ll barely have to lift a finger in the garden this year.

How To Tune Up Your Lawnmower In 10 Steps

A good lawnmower can be a bit of an investment, but if you don't take good care of it, you won't get much bang for your buck. Keep it in good shape with these ten simple steps!
plants for all season late spring lawn care grass texture

Turf Time: Late Spring Lawn Care Tips for Houston

If you think about it, lawn care is a lot like skin care—you have to keep things consistently moisturized, and sometimes you need to break out the spot treatments. Get your lawn summer-ready with these tips for late-spring grass care.
Thryallis-feature

Thryallis

Houston's best-kept secret blooming plant is Galphimia glauca, commonly known as Thryallis or Rain of Gold.
surprise-mom-custom-container-header

Surprise Mom With A Custom Container This Mother’s Day!

Gift giving can be tricky to pull off sometimes, but plants and flowers always go over well! Instead of grabbing Mom a bouquet from the florist that will only last a couple of weeks, make her a custom container arrangement for her to enjoy for...

Birding: 5 Fun Crafts And Activities For Families

Check out these five birding crafts! Whether you're the meticulous, methodical crafter, or you prefer to just "wing it" (see what we did there?), these family-friendly crafts will bring all the birds to the yard.
improving-soil-hurricane-harvey-hands-holding-soil-2

Improving Soil in Gardens Affected by Hurricane Harvey

So, Hurricane Harvey really did a number on our garden soil. Now what? Well, your soil definitely isn’t a lost cause, so don’t fret—there’s plenty you can do to help it bounce back to its pre-hurricane state.