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We love Bur Oaks and Madagascar Periwinkle and Gingko Biloba

Planting a tree is a rewarding endeavor, and the Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is an excellent choice for those looking to add a majestic, long-lasting tree to their...

Rejuvenating a Crunchy Boston Fern

Jeff and I came home with a dandy looking Boston Fern which he wanted to decorate his office.  It sparkled with lush, green fronds growing abundantly and spilling...

Burford Holly; An Evergreen to Plant this Fall

How to Grow Burford Holly in Winter: A Complete Guide Burford holly (Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’), known for its dense, glossy leaves and bright red berries, is a hardy...

The Buzz in the Garden

We wanted to give everyone a view of Marybirds Backyard Garden in pictures. These are all from the last week in the backyard garden – enjoy!!!!...

Kalanchoe

Just this past weekend football season began in earnest. It is quite a big deal here with the MaryBird’s Backyard Garden crew.  We have been gabbing about teams and...

Texas Cedar?  Love it or Loath It

Let’s jump out of the gate by declaring: this plant is not a cedar!  That’s right, it is a juniper.  Juniperus ashei In fact.  Named for arborist and...

Skunked!

It all began on a seemingly routine and peaceful night last week.  Time for bed was announced. We started gathering up supplies and devices and ourselves in a...

Starting a new Garden – Part 3!

How to fill raised beds and containers Let’s start with Step 1.  In order determine the volume of material you need begin by measuring your garden bed.  I can...

Starting a New Garden Part 2

What’s new in the garden this week? Let me begin by letting you all know I’m super excited for the start of Fall Garden Season!!!  Can we give a great big YAY for...

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