What will never get an invite to the cookout? Mosquitoes. Yet as we know, those blood-sucking pests love to crash a party. But being the eco-friendly, sustainability-minded Austinites we are, we tend to shy away from chemical-based anything, even when it comes to pest control, opting for all-natural methods, instead. One […]
Avoid growing these non-native invaders if you can Love them or hate them, invasive trees are as much a part of the Austin, Texas landscape as the people from other states who have recently moved here. But, unlike our human neighbors, who are mostly just nice people jamming up MoPac, […]
When relocating to Austin from areas up north, it’s tempting to seek out familiar shrubs to complement your new yard. Yew trees, with their dense, deep evergreen foliage, are at the top of the list. The yews in the Taxus species make handsome hedges and adds stately structure north of […]
Congratulations! You’ve made the leap and purchased your own home. You’re no doubt spending lots of time cleaning, painting, fixing up, and decorating the inside with those personal touches. But don’t forget about the yard. It’s the landscaping that gives people their first impression of your house. Our guide to […]
It’s no secret that people in Houston love their yards. Just drive through West University, River Oaks, the Heights, Spring Branch, or the outlying suburbs. You’ll see a variety of beautiful plants and landscape design. Yes, despite the quick-changing temperatures, humidity, and ongoing challenges of heat and heavy rain, Houston […]
Austin’s humid, subtropical climate makes it a paradise for gardeners. It also makes it a paradise for garden pests. Anyone who has spent time in the capital city knows warm seasons bring all kinds of things that fly, crawl, creep, and lurk. The Austin area is home to hundreds of […]
Guns N’ Roses is the headliner at this year’s Austin City Limits festival. But armed with swabs, we tested public places at the famed music festival and found that E. coli and Fecal Coliforms made an appearance, too. Musical festivals are supposed to be fun events for the public, and […]
Everything is bigger in Texas, from the Tex-Mex cuisine to the mosquitoes and grubs that really bug us! But insects don’t have to be a fact of life in Austin. And you don’t have to use dangerous chemicals to get rid of them. Here are some eco-friendly ways to control […]
Considering planting a tree as part of your outdoor landscaping? It’s a good idea since trees offer beauty, shade and can clean the air. They may even boost your property’s value. There are, however, some types of trees you should absolutely avoid. The following are the 10 worst, and in […]
Austin has a climate that sets it apart from the rest of the Lone Star State. The area gets more rainfall than other parts of Texas but is much less humid. Choosing native plants that already grow naturally in an Austin landscape is your best bet for creating a beautiful […]