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A close-up view of a vibrant bouquet of spiky chrysanthemums in various colors, including bright yellow, magenta, fuchsia, and light green. The petals are long and thin, creating a full texture.

Chrysanthemum Facts (plus a myth or two)

August 29, 2025 in Gardening Comments are Disabled

We all associate the first mum in front of our local garden center with summers end. We look forward to shorter, cooler, breezy days and garden colors turning to orange, yellow, reds and purples. Mowing the grass slows to a crawl. Fire pits and apple cider no longer sound so […]

A close-up shot of a light brown beetle with a dark head and legs, perched on a bright green leaf with a reddish-pink stem. The background is a dark, blurred green.

Under Control

June 6, 2025 in Gardening Comments are Disabled

Pesticides, Herbicides, and More Pesticides, herbicides, and other control products are an important part of managing a healthy garden, but many people lack the knowledge to use them successfully. Often, these products are tucked away in the back of garden stores with minimal instructions, leaving homeowners frustrated and discouraged when […]

couple collects leaves and cleans the garden

Early Spring Clean Up

March 7, 2025 in Gardening, Tips and Tricks Comments are Disabled

With a BIG Impact! Spring Gardening To-Do List Spring is in the air, and it’s time to get back into the garden. After a long winter, the task of cleaning up and getting ready for the new season can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry—you don’t have to do it all at […]

A person with a tattoo on their arm is carefully planting a flowering plant with a large root ball on a white table. Another person, wearing white gloves, is placing a container of small flowering plants next to a variety of terracotta pots in the background.

Digging into Dirt

November 9, 2024 in Gardening, Tips and Tricks Comments are Disabled

The Secret to a Thriving Garden in Tyler, Texas Gardening is about more than just plants—it all starts with the soil. Here in Tyler, Texas, what’s beneath your feet can be the key to a flourishing garden. But how do you know if you have the right “stuff”? Let’s talk […]