It’s now in early spring when the eastern monarchs descend from the oyamel firs and move northward through Texas, allowing us to re-appreciate their beauty and marvel at their incredible stamina, navigational abilities, and the unique spectacle that is the monarch migration. Once 700 million strong, monarch populations have crashed by 85% or more. Find out why, and how you can create a safe haven in your yard for these vibrant visitors.
Vibrant violet-blue blooms set this Texas native apart. Thriving in nearly any growing condition—including shade—makes this a great choice for any yard. Read on for more about this honeybee magnet that blooms for months starting this month.
The relative virtues and problems associated with tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, continue to be a hot topic within the monarch conservation community, but the disparity between the two is becoming more and more clear. Scientific research suggests that its problems, namely its link to the spread of the Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE) disease, far out-weigh its
This New Year, while fine-tuning your list of personal resolutions, how about including a few goals to help the environment? Changing habits can take effort. One theory of behavior change is the Fogg Behavior Model (FBM). This model posits that motivation, ability, and triggers are the three key factors for any behavior change—the higher the
Are you ready to go all out with a backyard pest prevention plan? Before you drop a bunch of cash, know the pros and cons of the most common methods.
Showy yellow daisy-like flowers that draw in hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees makes this low maintenance native a great addition to any garden. Discover how to grow oxeye sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) for water-wise blooms all summer long on impressive plants reaching 3 to 6 feet tall.
The Asian Tiger mosquito is an active, day-time biter that breeds readily in water-filled items around our homes. Guest blogger and EfTA Intern, Melissa Birdwell, shares her original artwork to inspire and educate in honor of Mosquito Awareness Week. Read on for tiger-control tips.
Whether you relocated from across the country, moved a kid home from college, or just received delivery of a new flat screen TV, dealing with those cardboard boxes is no problem! Read on to schedule FREE curbside pickup in 2 easy steps…
The Woodlands Township reminds residents to drain after rain and leave mosquitoes high and dry! Recent heavy rains coupled with the first confirmed reports of West Nile virus in mosquitoes from The Woodlands make it doubly important to eliminate standing water from your yard.
Whether relocating across the country, sending the youngest off to college or just cleaning out the garage–we’ve all got unwanted stuff!
