Summer Plant Care

by Jonathan Lara
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What to do and When? The official first day of summer is just around the corner…hard to believe that spring …

Dwelling Comfortably in Spring

by Jonathan Lara
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The beauty of  Spring! I’m sitting here at my desk looking out the window onto my garden and am reminded …

Looking for Unusual Spring Color…Try Natives!

by Jonathan Lara
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The beauty of spring blooming wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country is hard to match so why not incorporate some …

Deer Resistant Landscapes Combining Traditional Perennials with Natives

by Jonathan Lara
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Creating beautiful yet deer resistant landscape! Using Traditional Perennials with Native Plants These days it’s difficult to find areas of …

Winter Is a Great Time for Hardscaping your Landscape!

by Jonathan Lara
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Hardscapes Projects for Winter! Sidewalks, retaining walls, even a parking pad are all hardscape projects that can be done in …