We’ve all seen the dreaded Bog Pit after a heavy rain and hope it doesn’t happen to us. If your lawn has water sitting in it for hours or days after a heavy rain, you may have a drainage problem. Do you have problems with your grass but are able to grow moss? Is the yard wet and squishy a lot of the time? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might have a drainage problem, but the issues can be solved.
Salsa Time
Salsa Time is upon us! Spring is here and it’s time to get tomatoes and peppers planted. You want to have all the essentials to make salsa. If there is one thing we can all agree on, tomatoes and peppers grown at home just taste better!. There are so many varieties, it makes it hard to choose. You might love, Celebrity tomatoes, while your friend swears by Juliette tomatoes. I may love Bell Peppers and my neighbor may choose Gypsy Peppers! When you plant your tomatoes and bell peppers you might want to add cilantro, basil and oregano as well. Tomatoes, Peppers and herbs are great companions and thrive when planted together.
March Lawn RX
For our March Lawn RX it’s all about Feeding your lawn and getting rid of the weeds in your lawn. We want you to put down our favorite lawn food Nitro-Phos Imperial Fertilizer 15-5-10 to get a jump start on a lush green lawn. We also want you to put down our favorite weed control – Barricade® 4FL Herbicide to control the weeds before they start! Spring is a great time to get your yard prepared for the heat of Texas summers, by getting it fed, and getting it weed free. When you follow a consistent lawn fertilizing and weeding schedule you will have a lush green lawn that can handle whatever weather conditions are sent our way.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting can create a yard that shines brightly and is never boring. If you want more usable space for entertaining, why not create it in the backyard? When you add outdoor lighting it creates more usable space instantly for evening entertaining. With the addition of fountains or garden art which are strategically lit you have created interest from day to night. If you like to entertain then make sure pathways, patios and decks are well lit. Do you want the front drive to take your breath away when you drive up to your home? Then place landscape lighting to highlight the best features of your home.
Curb Appeal – The Basics
Curb Appeal makes your home stand out from everyone else’s in the neighborhood! If you want everyone to drive by your home and say – I wish my house looked like that. Or when you drive up it makes you say – I love my home! By using some of the suggestions below you can have your home looking brand new. Most of these projects can be completed in a weekend and can be done yourself. There are some suggestions that may require professional assistance but will be worth the cost.
Gerbera Daisy
The Gerbera Daisy is one of the most popular plants to add to your yard and home. With it’s bright flowers and easy maintenance this is a plant you will come to love. This plant screams spring is here! We’ve included all of the information you will need to have this great plant become a favorite.
How to Care for Your Christmas Tree
When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your tree. Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree:
Gardening Fun
Gardening fun comes in many different ways and one of our favorite ways to have fun is with a planting class. The staff at Warren’s Southern Gardens has had such a great time with all of the kids and families that have been in this summer to take part in one or more of our fun planting classes.
Kids in Action Field Trips
Kids in Action Field Trips. It was a joy to welcome the students at Kids in Action for four fun days of Field trips at the garden center! The first day the 3rd through 6th graders showed up and learned all about worms, including making worm habitats and having a snack of dirt and worms (ok it was really chocolate pudding and gummi worms). [Read more…]
Vinca Plants
For the summer one of my favorites are Vinca Plants since they really deliver. In Kingwood we know that we can have hot dry summers and the Vinca will be happy. The Vinca has glossy green leaves and pretty pink, white lavender, or red flowers.