Category Archives: Soil Preparation
Landscaper vs Lawnscaper…Know the Difference!
Do you know the difference between a landscaper vs a landscaper? If not, you certainly will benefit from what I’m about to share with you. This is a relatively hostile rant as I have about hit my limit of “my landscaper did this” comments. Over the years while providing consultations and meetings with perspective clients …
The Wonders of Worms in the Garden!
Earthworms are greatly valued in the garden community for a number of reasons. I would say that the earthworm is a lot like the “trophy” you get for the success of your soil preparation. After years of composting, composting and composting some more, my soil is now a rich, dark mixture of organic matter and …
Mushrooms on my Mulch? It’s a Good Thing!
One of the questions I hear often after an installation of plants into organic matter or after a heavy rain event is, “What do I do about the Mushrooms growing in my mulch?” The answer is, “Tell them thank you!” Mushrooms growing in your mulch, composted beds or landscape beds are a really good thing …
Thryallis – Showers Of Gold (Galphimia glauca)
Thryallis is one of the terribly underused and under appreciated, beautifully adapted jewels in the Central Texas landscape. This full to part Sun semi-evergreen, flowering shrub is a great replacement for the terribly overused shrubs most homes have parked outside their windows. Too many cookie cutter plants are used in place of something unusual and this is one …
Lisa’s List of Services
Educational Landscape Consultations: Here is an area of some confusion and I want to be very clear..EVERYONE WHO OWNS A HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE! An educational consultation with a trained, educated professional is an opportunity for you to discuss landscape problems, organic gardening, tree, shrub and plant care, veggie and fruit tree care and …