7 Texas Tough Plants that LOVE the Shade!

Is your landscape “throwing shade”? These 7 plants just might be the solution to your landscape’s low light levels! Designed to thrive in areas that receive less than 5 hours […]
The Easiest Way to Grow Tough Texas Plants for Pollinators AND People!

Why Grow a Pollinator-Friendly Garden? Gardens that support pollinators are one of the hottest landscape design trends and a great way to help your problem landscape area take flight! With […]
Garden Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and for the gardener mom in your life, you can’t go wrong with a plant based gift. Dig into the ideas below to tap into […]
Plan a Day Trip to “Dig” Into Small Town North Texas

Spring has sprung, the wildflowers are in full bloom, and you might be itching to hit the road and discover a few hidden gems among the rolling plains of north […]
THE Easiest Way to Create a “Foodscape”

Unlike traditional food gardens, (which are often mini-versions of farm plots) Edible Landscapes or “Foodscapes” incorporate edible plants with a focus on their ornamental splendor! They’re packed with easy to […]
Growing Food for People AND Pollinators, one Box at a Time!

While undeniably (and understandably) growing fears and frustrations, this pandemic has also grown something else; a multitude of new gardeners! One estimate showed an increase of over 20 million new […]
6 Cold Hardy Fruit Trees for North Texas

Fruit trees are a great way to add food production to home landscapes AND some just happen to beautiful to boot! These 6 trees are some of our favorite easy […]
Plants with Patrick – Adding Winter Interest

Are you looking for year-round interest in your garden? Well, now is the time to start paying attention to the beautiful fall and winter colors and begin including those plants […]
Ornamental Trees: Plant This, Not That

November is a perfect time to plant ornamental trees, with cooler temperatures allowing for a gentler transition from local nurseries to their permanent spots throughout Texas landscapes. That’s one reason […]
Garden in a Box Concept Taking Root Across North Texas

Over the past 2 years, estimates show an increase of 20 million new gardeners in the United States. Building on this trending hobby, local North Texas cities […]