Ask the Gardener - "I’m seeing a shrub along roadsides that has l

Ask the Gardener - "I’m seeing a shrub along roadsides that has long clusters of white flowers..."

Mercer Botanic Garden Host Grand Re-Opening After Harvey

Mercer Botanic Gardens is hosting a grand reopening this weekend and will also host its annual March Mart Plant Sale

"I want to make a new garden bed for flowers..."

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Everthing’s Coming up Roses!

Everthing’s Coming up Roses!

Ask the Gardener - I see lots of crape myrtle branches cut

Ask the Gardener - I see lots of crape myrtle branches cut severely. Should I do this?

Mercer Botanic Gardens Announces March Plant Sale

March Mart Plant Sale in the Mercer Botanic Gardens onMarch 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

"I want to add a tree to my garden. When is the best time?"

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"Is it okay to mow leaves into my lawn or should I..."

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Ask the Gardener - "How do I grow the bridal veil bush..."

Ask the Gardener - "How do I grow the bridal veil bush..."

I want to plant a tree in my front yard that looks like a...

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Ask the Gardener - "I have a Barbados Pride that is getting really big and I would like to move it to give it more space...

I have a Barbados Pride that is getting really big and I would like to move it to give it more space. Is now a good time?

Ask the Gardener - "My lantana has stopped blooming and the leaves are getting dead patches and dying. What’s happening?"

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Ask the Gardener - "I have a schefflera that has been growing in a pot for many years..."

schefflera

Ask the Gardener-Can you tell me how to grow caladiums?

Caladiums are one of the easiest, and showiest, plants that we grow in our summer gardens.

Chattanooga - one of America’s most breathtaking cities

Chattanooga, the “Scenic City,” is set along the wide, gentle Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Harris County Precinct Four and Partners Turn Dump into Greenspace

A property that was once an unauthorized tire dumpsite off East Hardy Road in Spring is now part of the Spring Creek Greenway.

Aquatics Lab Opens at Jones Park

Jones Park visitors will get a chance to explore this hidden world at the park’s new Turtle Pond Aquatics Lab.

Soar like and eagle in the Highlands Lakes Region

When it’s spring in Texas, nearly all natives’ thoughts turn to the gorgeous bluebonnet.

Ask the Gardener - Can you suggest a low-maintenance substitute for wax ligustrum? I want something for a privacy screen.

Wax ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum) is becoming increasingly unpopular as a hedge and garden plant...

Fun in the sun on the white sands of Navarre Beach

With a cold drink in your hand, you watch emerald-colored water lap against pristine white sand beaches.

I have a 4x8 lattice privacy screen which receives only partial sun. What can I plant to cover it that is low maintenance?

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Star Struck - Conjunctions

Conjunctions are when objects appear close together in the sky.

Forest Cove says no to road upgrade

A ‘Not in My Backyard’ attitude has derailed plans for improvements to Hamblen Road in Forest Cove.

Concrete medians on First Street in Humble raise concerns

Trey Guidry and Malcolm Dishongh are pleased with the street improvements on First Street in Humble except for one “small” thing...

Lake Houston 10K 5K to be Held in Kingwood Aug. 20

The Lake Houston 10K 5K will return to Kingwood on Aug. 20.

Atascosita Family Loses Three People in Costa Rican Flash Flood

Three members of an Atascosita family were killed in a Costa Rican flash flood.

Humble Area Parks Getting New Activities

Humble area parks will be getting some new amenities thanks to Harris County Pct. 4.