Landscaping

Article Source: Woodlands Water INSIDE THE HOUSE 1) Shut Off the Water The surest way to prevent a water leak is to shut off the water to your home via the water main shutoff valve, usually located on the perimeter of the house, often between the garage and laundry room. If your shutoff valve is […]

-By John Geiger Fall is in full effect here in The Woodlands. It’s mid-November as I write this, and temps are in the 50’s. I’m loving it! Time to get outdoors and tackle those landscaping tasks the heat me avoiding. Here’s my do-list for fall cleanup and winter prep. DO THIS Leave the leaves Leaves

6 reasons to avoid it and some worthy alternatives By John Geiger Landscape fabric. The concept seems great: a barrier that prevents weed growth while still allowing water through to plant roots. Unfortunately, it’s too good to be true. Here are 6 reasons why…. 1. It doesn’t prevent weeds Not for long at least.  It

By Bob Dailey Most of the landscapes in The Woodlands are irrigated by sprinkler systems. A significant amount of this water evaporates before it gets to the roots of the plants, or it stays on leaves, making them susceptible to fungal infections. Because of varying heights of landscape plants, the water from some sprinklers is

Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Water-wise gardening simply means using good common sense. It reduces irrigation needs, lowers water bills, lowers maintenance and provides a much higher quality and worry-free landscape. Here are some general guidelines for establishing one: Planning and design- Take some time to look at your yard. You may

By Bob Dailey Follow the Integrated Pest Management program promoted by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. IPM integrates best practices for control of pests and diseases. It includes preventive cultural practices, monitoring, mechanical controls, biological controls, and finally chemical controls if all else fails. For more complete information, call the Montgomery County Master Gardeners Hotline at

By Bob Dailey Customers of Woodlands Water have a lifetime $150.00 rebate (50% of $300.00) on a wide variety of water savings devices. Here are rebate categories available to residents: Native Plants A new initiative, begun in 2018, is the rebate program for native plants. Woodlands Water has chosen 100 drought-tolerant plants native to Southeast