Outdoor Space Design: Options and Trends in Hardscaping

What is Hardscaping? Hardscaping refers to the creation of hard structures and elements in an outdoor space, such as patios, walkways, walls, and stairs. These elements can be made from materials like stone, brick, wood, or concrete, and can be designed to be functional and beautiful. Trends in Hardscaping Sustainability: Sustainability is an increasingly important […]

Everyone loves baby birds

And baby birds LOVE caterpillars! Notes from a Texas Master Naturalist about native plants and why they matter to birds. Summer is when our bird populations (especially the native songbirds we so love) are in breeding season and looking for protein in the form of insects and their larvae (caterpillars). (By the way, cool weather […]

Plants of the month

Angelonia is a beautiful and showy annual that has been a favorite of mine for years. It’s a popular flowering plant known for its spiky, snapdragon-like blooms. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for hot summer gardens and containers. Angelonia comes in various colors and is often used […]