Garden Prose

Plumeria Care – Helpful Hints to Care For Your Plumerias
Plumerias are members of the Dogbane family and are native to Tropical America. A plumeria grows as a shrub or small tree and can be

How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden – Butterfly Gardening
Butterflies–symbols of beauty, nature, freedom and hope–are universally adored. Unfortunately, urban expansion has caused a decline in many butterfly populations. You can attract butterflies to
Deadheading Flowers – Should I Deadhead My Flowers?
When flowers have gone past and plants begin to form seeds, in some cases, deadheading – cutting off the spent flowers – can encourage more
Healthy Soil, Healthy Roots, Healthy Plants
Often times when I get a day off, I will plan a small project to improve my gardens at my home. This can range from
The Magic Hidden In Seeds
I like seeds. I think seeds are amazing, mysterious, tiny, and powerful. They hold life in them in a way that most of us truly
Organic Lawn Care: The Soil That Takes Care of It
I moved into my house in May 2009. Its a cute little house on a cul-de-sac in the Braeswood area of Houston, Tx. My wife