Garden Design
Drought Resistant Ground Covers
Drought resistant ground covers are low growth plants that thrive in semi-arid to arid conditions. Some also do very well in varying levels of limited light, making it possible to plant them in areas where...
Shade Garden Design
A shade garden, by definition, is a garden that is planted beneath trees, in the shade. We have to take great care in designing such a garden, particularly when it comes to soil preparation. A...
Shade Gardens Need Constant Tree Pruning
While it is possible to plant a garden in what we would call heavy shade, we do not recommend this. The number of plants that can actually do well in near complete darkness is considerably...
Shade Landscaping
Shade landscaping is a very important part of Houston landscaping design.With our city experiencing some of the highest temperatures in the country, it is essential that we create areas of shade in people’s yards that...
Your Best Bet for Planting Soil
When thinking about your Houston landscape, your key ingredient is the planting soil.It is the foundation from which all your glorious plant material will spring. Your blooming vines, verdant bushes, flowering trees and seasonal color...
Foundation Planting That Works
Foundation planting refers to the plantings—usually bushes—that are arrayed up close to the house. It is a term that started when many homes were pier-and-beam construction and homeowners needed landscaping to camouflage that visual distraction....
Planting Azaleas
Magnificent, Luscious Color in your Landscape Author Jeff HalperOf the many things that a Houston landscape has going for it, planting azaleas definitely tops the list. Azaleas supply that heart-stopping beauty that tells us spring...
Bush Planting in your Landscape Design
Bush planting is one of the foundational elements in your Houston landscape. Taller, evergreen bushes create the backdrop against which showier plants can shine. Shorter bushes provide mid-level, or filler, interest. Flowering bushes add color...
Planting Annuals for Maximum Impact
Planting annuals in your Houston landscape is the visual “fresh air” that an outdoor design needs. The human eye is naturally drawn to what is new, which annuals provide.They bring color, texture and liveliness to...