Gardening and Landscaping

Trees on the Trail: 3 Native Fruit Trees

Adding native fruit trees to your landscape is a fantastic choice that offers a multitude of benefits. These trees not only yield delicious and abundant crops but also attract wildlife, fostering a thriving ecosystem. The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature three native fruit trees, Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia). Let’s take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these three native species and help decipher which native fruit tree is best for your landscape.

Trees on the Trail: the Mighty Oak

Adding an oak tree to your yard can bring numerous benefits. Discover whether the majestic white oak or the versatile Nuttall oak would be right for your site. Planting a native oak creates a thriving habitat that attracts birds and other wildlife, and supports local caterpillars which turn into beautiful butterflies and moths. Whether in your yard or on the trail, enjoy the beauty and benefits of these magnificent oaks that will be available at the 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway in January!

Easy Peasy Pumpkin Squeezy

Each year 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in the landfill – talk about scary! Find out how you can repurpose your pumpkins after Halloween. The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department invites all ages to ghoulish green fun at Pumpkin Smash, Saturday November 4, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride (8001 McBeth Way).

Pollinators on the Patio for the Small Space Gardener  

Learn how to create a beautiful pollinator garden with limited outdoor space. Stop by the small space gardening booth at Woodlands Landscaping Solutions this Saturday September 30th. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. A long-lasting tradition of The Woodlands Township is the annual celebration of Earth Day – which this year will be held Saturday, May 13th at Northshore Park.

Find out 8 ways to celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

For beauty, bees, and butterflies, the Anacacho Orchid Tree is a showstopper

As a member of the pea family, not only does the Orchid Tree attract native bees and butterflies with its gorgeous fragrant flowers, it’s a nitrogen fixer too!

Learn more about this West Texas native and a link to register for Texas Trees in the Home Landscape with Texas A&M Urban and Community Forester Michael Merritt TOMORROW from 9 to 11 a.m. This virtual class will not be recorded, so don’t miss out!

Essential Resources to Plant & Care for Native Trees

Whether you join us at the Arbor Day Tree Give Away in The Woodlands, or are buying tress from one of the many sales this time of year, here are some great resources to ensure your trees thrive for years to come.

Are Invasive Species Eliminating Native Vegetation in Your Village?

“The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.” Earnest Hemingway said it best. Within our forests, green belts and even our backyards, there is a fight taking place. One that we can all help with: the fight to keep invasive plant species from damaging our native habitats.

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