Trees form the architecture of residential landscapes, adding beauty along with several practical benefits. The best trees for the front yard increase property value by as much as 15 percent. They can ...

Just because a plant is well known doesn’t mean it’s a good one. Plenty of nearly bullet-proof, high-performing beauties get passed over at the garden center simply because they aren’t well known.

Best Plants for Porch Landscaping Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the ...

Just because a plant isn’t very well known doesn’t mean it’s a bad choice. People tend to plant what they know and what they see in nearby yards. And so the same few species get planted over and over ...

Fall is the very best time of year to plant landscape trees, and there are still quite a few in the Concho Valley that were killed in the February of 2021 freeze that need to be taken down and ...

After relocating to the Houston area, a home buyer immediately will start thinking about personal decorating touches to add. When considering these, landscaping will be very important. Trees can ...

In shade, lack of light inhibits the flower bud formation and the density of growth on many landscape plants. This affects the species diversity in shaded areas and creates a dull, monoculture ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

Just because autumn begins in a few short weeks, there’s no reason to stop gardening and improving your home and landscape. Autumn is the best time to plant new trees in the landscape and to improve ...

As spring arrives, our local nurseries and garden centers will be filling up, especially with the plants, trees, and shrubs that can go in early when temperatures are still a bit erratic. Optimal ...