Gardening Articles
Urban Harvest has the best and most up to date information on fruit trees for the Houston area.
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By Tom Pearce
A well designed and installed residential sprinkler system can be a wonderful time and money saving device. It i... [Read more]
Butterfly gardening is designing and implementing a garden with the purpose of attracting and protecting butterfiies. With the loss of nativ... [Read more]
Aeration - To increase the amount of air spaces in soil. This can be accomplished by tilling a course organic matter into the soil which kee... [Read more]
The key to gardening success, whether you are growing veggies, flowers or shrubs, starts with the quality of your soil. Without the foundati... [Read more]
Herbs are very popular with the gardeners in Houston. They can be a beautiful addition to a landscape and a must in the kitchen for the ski... [Read more]
Annuals are defined as plants that usually complete their life cycle within a year or in a seasons time. They germinate from seed, grow, blo... [Read more]
There are very few plants that are absolutely deer proof. Factors such as a high deer population and a shortage of their normal food can cr... [Read more]
Below are some reasons why plants and trees do not bloom for you. Check them out to see if there is something you can do before you lose pat... [Read more]
What are Earthkind Roses?
Earthkind roses are not necessarily newly discovered roses. They are varieties that have b... [Read more]
Earthkind roses are not necessarily newly discovered roses. They are varieties that have b... [Read more]
Most experienced gardeners know that a soil that is rich in composted organic matter will produce a better flower or vegetable garden. Our s... [Read more]
Winter protection can be an overwhelming task unless you are armed with the right information. Below are tips for protecting your valuable ... [Read more]
Landscape Design
Lawn Care
Ok, if you've been in Houston for any amount of time, you're aware that our weather patterns are inconsistent and often extreme. From flash... [Read more]
It's Houston, it's hot, it's dry (or drenched; rarely is it in between) and your yard that looked so great last month, is showing signs of, ... [Read more]
Organic lawn care is all about creating a healthy soil for your turf. One great benefit to going organic is to lessen pest and disease press... [Read more]
Most lawns grown in Houston are St. Augustine grass. It is a course and not "soft to walk on barefoot" grass. It is much different than the ... [Read more]
Plant Care
How to care for numerous species of plants
Hibiscus are a very popular tropical plant along the Gulf Coast. The lure of large colorful flowers during our long growing season is hard t... [Read more]
Teas Nursery in Bellaire has been a recognized leader in rose selection for over 50 years. Teas Nurs... [Read more]
We all love to see a bougainvillea in full flower. You would think a plant that spectacular would be hard to grow. It's really not hard at ... [Read more]
When you purchase a large beautiful hanging basket your first impulse is to just water it and try to keep it just as it is. In a perfect wor... [Read more]
Azaleas are the #1 flowering shrub in Houston's landscape. Have great success just requires the following.... [Read more]
Winners 2009 Awards
Growers Outlet, in Willis, was rated by Houston garden center shoppers of having the Best Quality in the greater Houston area. Owner Terr... [Read more]
Plants For All Seasons Nursery on Hwy 249 was rated by Houston garden center shoppers of having the Best Service in the greater Houston a... [Read more]
Buchanan's Native Plants, located in the Heights, was rated by Houston garden center shoppers of having the Best Selection in the greater... [Read more]