Plants & Trees

Alas, if only plants were as straight-forward as lawns when it comes to irrigating. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it takes time and familiarity with each of our leafy friends to dial in the water. But these 6 tips provide a good starting block. 1. Water deeply, slowly and less frequently Plants vary in their water demands: […]

by John Geiger Once the egg nog starts flowing, our landscaping efforts tend to end with managing leaves. But plants still need our attention, including maintaining moisture levels. Even though it’s winter and they might look dead, the roots are still alive and require water for hydration and insulation. Here are some watering tips to help

Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Trees are attractive. And they’re especially attractive in The Woodlands, because they’re, well, in The Woodlands.  They also have purpose. They help reduce energy costs, filter the air and remove pollutants, as well as providing habitat for wildlife. First, remember that trees, like all other plants, can

by John Geiger Drought stress takes its toll, even on fully mature trees; effective watering strategies are critical for ensuring their survival. Mature trees vary widely in their need for water depending on size, age, soil composition, slope and, most importantly, species. So, first take a minute to learn about the water requirements of your

By Bob Dailey Although there are various recommendations floating around out there, we prefer to rely on scientifically based advice. Knowing there can be slight variations based on soil, shade, slope, season and species, we recommend no more than these water applications per the following plant types: Lawns— One half-inch of water once a week is sufficient

By John Geiger Prolonged high heat not only impacts our morale and our utility bills, it takes its toll on the landscape, too. But with proper care, you can maintain a beautiful and healthy outdoor space through it all. Here are some tips to help get your plants through. Mulch Apply 2-3” of organic mulch

By Bob Dailey A productive soil looks, well, healthy. It’s crumbly when you squeeze it in your hand. It will smell sweet – some say good soil smells like chocolate. It’s dark, full of organic matter. And healthy soil means healthy lawns. Healthy soil will have a half million microbes in every gram. These microbes

by Bob Dailey There is a saying that one cannot be a good gardener if she (or he) has not killed at least a thousand plants. That said, there must be a large number of great gardeners in Montgomery County. Gardening mistakes can be time consuming and ultimately costly. Correcting some of these mistakes may