We’re approaching the end of the year, which means it’s time to look back at our most popular posts of 2025. What did you enjoy most: recycling tips, mosquito myth busters, or native plant features? Read on to learn which posts caught our readers’ eyes and see if you missed a fan favorite!
Top Posts from 2025
1. Does Not Scratching a Mosquito Bite Really Make it Heal Faster?
Let’s discern fact from fiction: does scratching a mosquito bite slow healing? Check out this resource to find out why mosquito bites itch, if scratching does truly make it worse, and why some people get bigger bites than others. Plus, learn the facts behind what can ease itchiness and speed up healing!
2. Beautify Your Home Landscape with Texas Mountain Laurel
Texas Mountain Laurel, a stunning evergreen shrub, bursts into bloom in southeast Texas each spring with vibrant purple flowers, attracting a chorus of pollinators. This low-maintenance plant offers beauty and fragrance while supporting the ecosystem, including the Henry’s Elfin butterfly. Read more to learn how to plant this Texas native and enjoy beautiful pops of color right in your own backyard!
3. The Redbay Ambrosia Beetle and Laurel Wilt
The redbay ambrosia beetle, first spotted in Georgia in 2002, spreads laurel wilt, a lethal tree disease affecting laurel family trees. Though there is no cure, community awareness and action can help our healthy trees and vital species like the Palamedes Swallowtail Butterfly. Together, we can protect the woods in The Woodlands!
via The Houston Chronicle. Photo taken by Dr. David Appel
4. Texas Coneflower: One Native Plant, Two Bloom Seasons
The Texas coneflower blooms twice a year and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It grows up to five feet, attracting pollinators and providing seeds for birds. Easy to grow, the plant requires consistent watering during establishment but matures to be drought tolerant. Read our informative blog to learn how you can incorporate this perennial native into your home landscape!
5. Celebrate the Earth All Month Long!
Each year, The Woodlands Township celebrates Earth Month with actions to honor our planet every day! Take a peek at April 2025’s green challenges, educational resources, and volunteer opportunities, many of which you can still do today. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day!
Share your favorite post with us in the comments below! In 2026, we’ll continue to bring our community relevant resources for recycling, gardening, water conservation, and more! Thank you for reading and, as always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to see us cover a particular topic. Happy New Year!
