Why Pergolas Make Outdoor Spaces Feel Complete
How a Simple Structure Can Transform Your Garden or Patio There’s something about a well-designed outdoor space that makes you want to slow down, step outside, and linger just a little longer. For many homeowners, the missing piece is a pergola. This simple yet striking structure can instantly make a patio, deck, or backyard feel […]
Lighting the Night: Creating Safety and Ambiance Outdoors
When the sun goes down, your outdoor space doesn’t have to fade into the background. With the right lighting, a backyard, patio, or pathway can come alive in new ways—offering both peace of mind and an inviting atmosphere. Outdoor lighting does more than brighten the dark; it transforms the way you experience your home after […]
The Calm of Water: How Fountains and Ponds Transform a Garden
There’s something timeless about the sound of water. From a gentle trickle to the steady flow of a fountain, water has a way of bringing peace and presence to any space. That’s why incorporating water features into a garden design has remained a favorite choice for centuries. Beyond their beauty, fountains, ponds, and other features […]
Let’s put your landscape to work for winter birds!
Notes from a Texas Master Naturalist about native plants and why they matter to wildlife. It’s still hot now, but a great time to work on equipping your landscape for the task of helping winter birds. As migrating birds gear up for their journey south each fall, a significant part of their preparation includes finding high-fat foods to […]
Plants of the Month
Tree of the month: The Texas Mountain Laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum) is a native evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its fragrant purple spring flowers. Contrary to its name, it is unrelated to the true mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) of the Eastern U.S. and thrives in the arid, rocky soil of its native range. The […]
