Knowing your fertilizer numbers can save you water and mowing time, especially in hot and humid climes such as that of the Coastal Bend, where grassy lawns are easily stressed. The three numbers on a fertilizer bag are the NPK Read more…
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Life along the Gulf means summer breezes, walks along the beach and mosquitoes — lots and lots of mosquitoes. The moist Gulf air makes for great mosquito breeding and habitat, and it can turn an otherwise beautiful morning or evening Read more…
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Maintaining a healthy lawn leads to a healthy body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical activity, such as mowing the yard or picking up sticks, can relieve arthritis pain, according to a report by the CDC, Read more…
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To get the most out of your rose bushes, you'll need to prune year-round. But one of the two most important times for a serious pruning is in the spring. In the Coastal Bend region, that can begin as early Read more…
Read moreNothing says fun in the sun like palm trees dotting the landscape. In the Coastal Bend region, the Texas sabal palm, or Mexican palmetto, dominates, with a height of up to 50 feet. Its blue-green, fan-shaped leaves form a thick Read more…
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