Managing garden pests is achievable and can enhance your gardening experience! Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focuses on identifying harmful pests while protecting beneficial insects. Strategies like handpicking, using soap and water, and companion planting can effectively reduce pest problems. Read on to explore common pests in The Woodlands and how you can protect your garden!| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Transform your yard into a vibrant haven for wildlife, starting with small, manageable changes. By meeting basic needs, adding native plants, and adopting eco-friendly practices, you can create an …| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Native gardens, composed of locally adapted plants, offer extensive benefits for both wildlife and people. They enhance biodiversity, require less maintenance, control erosion, conserve water, and …| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Water conservation starts at home, and it starts with you! Outdoor watering can consume nearly half of household water, but with smart strategies, you can maintain a vibrant landscape while conserv…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
In the sweltering heat of Texas summers, growing fresh vegetables can be daunting, yet numerous resilient varieties thrive. Summer greens like amaranth and Malabar spinach flourish, alongside luffa…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Before you plant, read this! Some seeds won’t sprout without refrigeration. Learn how to cold stratify them first—or risk wasting your seeds!| Leafy Place
Learn how to care for your trees and ensure they thrive with these resources! Discover tips for planting bare-root trees, mulching, pruning, and choosing the right tree for the right place. Explore…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
As the holidays nears, many seek the perfect tree for their homes. The Witch Hazel tree, often overlooked, offers winter blooms with its unique yellow-orange flowers. This deciduous shrub thrives i…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Learn about our beloved native plants! Shrubby boneset, or white mistflower, blooms in late fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Native to Texas, this perennial thrives in variou…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Find out about the best cover crops for your vegetable patch and their benefits in improving the health and productivity of your raised bed garden.| Leafy Place
This article explores the best plants for growing in shallow soil, including flowering annuals and perennials, ground covers, and edible plants.| Leafy Place
A visual identification guide to purple leaf plants. This article is a guide to attractive plants with purple leaves.| Leafy Place
This article highlights a variety of plants with heart-shaped leaves, perfect for adding a touch of romance to your indoor space or garden.| Leafy Place
Explore our captivating collection of indoor and outdoor cacti, perfect for enhancing any garden’s aesthetic.| Leafy Place