Every homeowner wants to have a beautiful yard. They know it will increase the value of your home, improve the neighborhood and offer owners a haven for play, entertaining and relaxation. Almost all difficult yards though will offer their own set of challenges...
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It’s that time of year when spring fever makes us daydream lovely thoughts for our North Texas landscaping. If your home is your castle then your yard is your own private Garden of Eden. With a little planning you can add terrific color, warmth and texture to create a special atmosphere... Learn more!
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With the mild climates in Forth Worth it only makes sense to take advantage of your backyard for outdoor entertaining. Whether you have a small, intimate yard or expansive lush lawns, there are many ways to use the space creatively to meet your entertaining needs.
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There are many choices for lawn grasses that will do well in residential landscapes, but sadly there is not one perfect grass. Each variety will have pros and cons. Reviewed here are solid options so that you can choose which may be best for the growing conditions in your North Texas lawn.
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Our most recent article talked about planning and planting your cold weather crops. After that hard work is complete and you are ready to harvest, turn those crops into mouth-watering dishes for the family.
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It’s getting to be that time for Texas gardeners to start prepping for their cool weather plants to go in the ground. We don’t have long winters in Texas where you can forget about gardening for several months. So put away that mystery novel, get gardening groove on and you will be enjoying some lovely greens on your dinner table soon. Cool overnight temps offer prime growing conditions for some of your favorite garden delights.
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Yes, those sweet little succulents are all the rage these days. So many cute varieties to choose from and they are notorious impulse purchases as you wonder through gardening departments. Because of their sun requirements they don’t always make the best houseplants, but with a little love and good care you can very successfully grow succulents indoors.
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Your brain may be thinking “What! It’s winter,” but January is the time to start prepping your Texas garden for spring. There really is a lot to be done and if you organize you tasks appropriately to the month you can spread out the work and not be playing catch up when spring rolls around.
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At this time of year as deciduous trees are shedding their leaves you may become wistful at the idea of having green trees or shrubs in your yard all year long. Evergreens are popular because of their green foliage throughout all four seasons and also because of the many beautiful shapes and sizes that are available.
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A common misconception is that you need bright sun to grow beautiful plants but that’s not really true. There are many lovely specimens that do quite well in shady areas. You can find a full range of options including annuals, perennials and even robust shrubs. So this fall while you are huddled in front of the fireplace, do some thinking about your spring planting and consider the following to add to your garden.
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