Topping: The Only Proper Way to Prune Crape Myrtles
Crape Murder is actually the best way to prune a crape myrtle looking its best! Read more below:
Thriving in the Shadows: Native Perennials for Shade
Gardening in North Texas presents its fair share of challenges, from scorching summer drought, unpredictable winter freezes to finicky clay soils. Throw in some mature trees, the shade they throw– and bare soils are often a result when turfgrass begins to recede. But fear not, fellow gardeners, for even in the deepest shade, there lies […]
Plant This, Not That: Embracing Adapted Shrubs
When it comes to landscaping in North Texas, choosing the right shrubs for the right spot can make all the difference! We’ll admit, our climate and soil conditions can be quite challenging. Sadly, many of the most commonly sold (and planted) landscape shrubs aren’t quite adapted to the region. However, by opting for Texas native, […]
Rooted In’s Top 100 Plants for North Texas!
You asked and we delivered! The Rooted In team is thrilled to present our new “Top 100” plant list– complete with our favorite Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Grasses, Vines and Groundcovers! These are some of the most beautiful, toughest, and easiest-to-grow native and adapted plants for our area– able to withstand heat, drought, and historic freeze […]
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Texas TAX FREE Weekend for Water-Wise Plants, Mulch, Compost, Irrigation Supplies
You might be aware that there are State Sponsored TAX FREE holidays for Back to School and Emergency Preparedness items BUT did you know there is also a TAX FREE weekend for Water Saving Landscape Products?!! As plant lovers and gardeners ourselves, we are THRILLED that many gardening related products will be discounted this upcoming […]
We’re Hiring!!!
Are YOU Interested in Joining the Rooted In Team?! Garden Gnome-It-All (aka Garden Center Concierge) (Part Time- Seasonal) Position Description: We need another employee that totally digs providing guidance and advice to customers on the selection and care of plants, shrubs, trees, and related items! You’ll also be branching out, helping in the day-to-day […]
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 Texas Arbor Day is rooted in the beginning of the month. Selecting the right ornamental tree for the right spot in your landscape might have […]
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 of sunlight, our Go n Grow Garden: Shade Garden Box includes shade-loving plants, that in addition to offering a variety of textures, will brighten your […]
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 the amazing selection of native plants listed below, not only will you be giving back to butterflies and other native pollinators, but many species also […]
