Winter Tree Care
Winter is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to make new habits when it comes to your winter tree care. While your tree sheds its leaves and prepares for another dormant season of life, proper tree care from the owners is crucial. Follow these winter tree care tips to help your trees thrive […]
Tips & Tricks to Grow Organic Produce
There’s no better time than now to start making healthy choices for your mind and body! A great way to do this is by being mindful of what foods we are putting into our bodies. Eating organically allows you to decrease the amount of harmful toxins consumed that affect the function of your body and [...]Landscaping Trees: Choosing the Best Plants for Your Yard
Landscaping provides the opportunity to accentuate the beauty of your home, while also delivering several other benefits. Choosing the right tree typically involves thinking about the reasons behind your decision to include trees in your backyard design. It’s also important to consider the environmental aspects of your outdoor area while complimenting the existing size, color [...] Why You Should Use Tree Fertilizer
Trees in the forest don't need fertilizing, so why do the trees around your home? Trees in our communities are usually competing with grass and unnatural vegetation for nutrients. The branches, twigs and leaves that fall around them in the forest would normally be a recycled form of tree fertilizer, but are cleaned up by homeowners [...] Helping Trees Overcome Drought
Warmer temperatures magnify the effects of drought and in cooler months, many forget drought can still plague trees. Before discussing ways to help trees overcome drought, it's important to note a few reasons why helping them is so important. Trees Help Control Flooding Wildfires are always a concern when an area has gone an extended [...] Different Types of Pumpkins + Squash
Have you been to a pumpkin patch and wondered what all the different types of pumpkins were and what you could possibly use them for (other than decoration of course)? Jack-o'-lantern Pumpkins Arguably the most popular and recognizable pumpkin, jack-o'-lanterns provide the best surface for your Halloween carvings (and pumpkin centerpieces). While you can cook [...] DIY: Pumpkin Centerpiece
DIY: Pumpkin Centerpiece Are you wanting to create a custom fall centerpiece, but don't know where to start? How about looking to your garden or local nursery! If you grew pumpkins in your summer garden or are picking one from a local pumpkin patch, follow this easy DIY to create your own unique pumpkin centerpiece! [...] The Fall Planting Guide
The Fall Planting Guide Please note this fall planting guide is geared towards those in zone 9a. If you are unsure of which plant hardiness zone you are located in, click here. Other zones that could find some tips in this post helpful are: 6a, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b and 10a. It is officially fall in Texas, [...] How to Pick the Perfect Tree
How to Pick the Perfect Tree Fall is quickly approaching, and that means it’s almost tree planting season here in Texas! There are several things to consider when selecting a tree, but you can use some of our tips to help you pick the perfect one. Before buying one, realize that different trees thrive in different [...] DIY: Simple Closed Terrarium
DIY: Simple Closed Terrarium If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, trendy and sustainable way to display plants in your home, look no further! This DIY closed terrarium is extremely simple to put together, and only takes about 5 minutes to assemble! Shopping List Clear, lidded container Decorative rocks Activated charcoal Potting soil Moisture-friendly plants Decorations [...]