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Category: Texas

9 Most-Invasive Trees in Austin

By Francesca Singer | Updated: May 28, 2025
Austin, TX, Texas, Tree care

What are the most invasive trees in Austin? Chinaberry and mimosa are just two of the nine we highlight. Choose native plants instead.

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Best Yew Trees to Plant in Austin

By Francesca Singer | Updated: May 28, 2025
Austin, TX, Texas, Tree care

The 2 best yew trees to plant in Austin are the Japanese plum yew and the Japanese yew. Both can tolerate our extreme summer heat.

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The 6 Worst Trees to Plant in Houston

By Abigail Evans | Updated: April 4, 2025
Houston, TX, Texas, Tree care

Everyone has an idea about what kind of trees they want in their yard — and for different reasons. Some […]

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Landscaping for Privacy in San Antonio

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: December 2, 2024
Landscaping, San Antonio, TX, Texas

You’ve created your dream yard with an outdoor kitchen, beautiful flowerbeds, and hot tub you can enjoy after a hard […]

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5 Worst Trees to Plant in Dallas

By Brenda Ryan | Updated: April 4, 2025
Tree Care, Tree care

The city of Dallas has a shady plan: It wants residents to plant trees. The Urban Forestry Management Plan aims […]

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Guide to Austin, TX Landscaping for New Homeowners

By Luminita Toma | Updated: April 2, 2025
Austin, TX, Landscaping, Texas

As a new homeowner in beautiful Central Texas, you’ve likely already started thinking about the perfect landscaping for your new […]

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12 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Houston Yard

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: April 4, 2025
Houston, TX, Landscaping, Texas

What if you could create a space worthy of the coveted yard-of-the-month award with a low-maintenance landscape design? You can with these ideas, tailored for Houston.

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7 Hot Houston Landscaping Trends

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: April 4, 2025
Houston, TX, Landscaping, Texas

It’s no secret that people in Houston love their yards.  Just drive through West University, River Oaks, the Heights, Spring […]

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Worst Garden Pests in Austin, TX

By Luminita Toma | Updated: April 2, 2025
Austin, TX, Pest control, Texas

No way around it, Texas gardeners have their work cut out for them when it comes to pesky pests. Austin’s […]

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Outdoor Pests in Austin, TX

By Luminita Toma | Updated: August 13, 2024
Austin, TX, Texas

Austinities know their city as “The Live Music Capital of the World” and revel in all its outdoorsy glory, but […]

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