How Do I Choose, Plant, and Care for Trees and Shrubs in My Yard?
You bring a young oak home in the trunk on a Saturday, already picturing where the shade will fall in ten years. Choosing, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs in your yard starts well before anything goes in the ground. Match the plant to your soil, sun exposure, and available space first. Do that before you match it to how it looks in the nursery. Planting it correctly matters just as much as the species you pick. So does watering it consistently through the first year or two, especially in Texas heat and clay soils. If you’d rather have a second set of eyes on your yard first, our Houston Lawn & Tree team can walk the property with you. Here’s what actually determines whether a new planting establishes well or struggles from the start.
Start With the Site, Not the Plant
It’s tempting to fall for a tree or shrub … Read Full Post »