Parents know EVERYTHING. Well…maybe not everything. We’re here to educate mom and dad on what they need to know about veggies and saving water. Let’s hope they’re not too upset about being ‘wrong’. We don’t want to be grounded this weekend.
Wilbur, Porky, Babe and Piglet might come to mind when you think of famous pigs. But a number of less adored swine are making headlines lately…Feral Hogs. Read the latest article to learn more about this destructive and invasive species.
Meet Andy. Andy is a Woodlands resident making small changes to his yard that are yielding big results. From saving time, water and money to growing valuable resources for wildlife and a healthier lawn, Andy is sharing tips and tricks that you can do too!
If you find yourself staring at a mountain of kitchen scraps this week, it must mean one thing…you hosted Thanksgiving this year. Put those bits and pieces to work and turn them into dark, rich compost! Read the latest blog and be sure to attend the next FREE compost class on December 7, 2019.
Elephant ears, nandina, air potato vines. These plants thrive in our warm, humid climate and can be found throughout The Woodlands. But did you know that these are invasive plants that will aggressively take over native plants and flowers which provide food and shelter for pollinators?
At first glance, a pollinator garden may look like any other pretty flower garden. But for a garden to be a haven for native bees, butterflies, and moths, it needs to meet their needs for all life stages. And the most important ingredient are plants rich in nectar and pollen to feed adult pollinators and
It’s undeniable. There seems to be a universal human response to the majesty of trees. Trees do us a lot of good and not all their benefits are visible by the eye. These benefits are often grouped by their social, environmental, and economic qualities. Social benefits One might say that trees help make us happier.
May we never refer to it as dirt again… There are a couple ways to look at soil: one is as a static, inert growing medium and the other is as a dynamic, living environment of its own that affects the environment above ground. It is the latter context that scientists use mostly today. Understanding
It’s an iconic symbol of the season. Porches, lamp posts, benches and steps are decorated with pumpkins—they are so ubiquitous that today 80% of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. are available in the month of October alone. The jack-o-lantern For Halloween, these orange orbs are often carved with ghoulish faces illuminated with candles to
Rain gardens are simple landscaping features used to slow, collect, infiltrate and filter storm water. They offer a great way to turn a landscape “problem” into a real benefit. Rain gardens are planted areas—best added to a low lying area that collects rain water—that include deep-rooted native plants and grasses that are designed to thrive
