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  • August Garden Tasks 2025

    August Garden Tasks 2025

    It's summer in the DFW, so this month, it's all about surviving the heat, making sure your garden continues to flourish, and preparing for the seasons ahead. Let's talk heat-tolerant care, strategic planting, and prepping for fall. 

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    Mosquito on dew-dropped leaf

    Mosquito Management

    As the weather warms ups, mosquitoes start to come out in full force. Typically, we see an increase in mosquitoes from June to November, but they can arrive earlier or stay longer with mild weather conditions. Learn how to protect your family, pets, and livestock against mosquitoes. 

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    Tomatoes

    Edible Gardening

    Many of us have heard about the health benefits of edible gardening, but have you ever done the math to see how much cost savings can be realized by growing your own fresh produce? Read on for ideas to grow your own edible garden in a small space and see how much money you can save.

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    Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'

    Tomato Planting Guidelines

    The taste of your first homegrown tomato is pretty hard to beat and many edible gardeners look forward to this experience each summer. Our nurseries are fully stocked with plants, quality soil and amendment, organic fertilizer, sturdy cages, and irrigation supplies to get your garden off to a healthy start. Read on for planting and care guidelines to grow a thriving tomato crop in your own back yard this season.

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    Wild Boar Tomatoes sliced on cutting board

    Wild Boar Tomatoes 2025

    It's tomato planting time and our nurseries are fully stocked with Wild Boar tomato varieties known for their extreme flavor and unique color combinations. Read on to learn more about varieties we're offering this year, along with tips and tricks to keep your plants healthy and thriving all summer long.

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    Azalea 'Coral Bells' in Matsuda's can

    Azalea Planting Recipes

    Beautiful, blooming, evergreen shrubs provide stunning color during the spring season. Plant them as accents or mass plantings, and let them thrive with filtered shade or morning sun. Choose one of the recipes below to incorporate a favorite azalea variety into your landscape. 

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    Lush, green lawn

    Lawn Care

    Temperatures are warming up and it's the perfect time to give your lawn some attention, so you'll be able to enjoy lush, green lawn this season and beyond. Read on for lawn care and other helpful information about overseeding or installing SodPods®. Talk with our in-store experts to find out the best solutions to keep your lawn lush, green, and ready for play. 

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    Lush, green lawn

    Lawn Care

    Temperatures are warming up and it's the perfect time to give your lawn some attention, so you'll be able to enjoy lush, green lawn this summer and beyond. Read on for lawn care tips and other helpful information for installing new sod or reseeding bare areas in your existing lawn. Talk with our in-store experts to find out the best solution to keep your lawn lush, green, and ready for play. 

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