5 New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners

January 1, 2015

So 2015 has now arrived. Now's the time to give your garden the same attention as other parts of your like with some New Year Resolutions of it's own. Here's a list of 5 new Year's resolutions for your green thumb. Make them happen.

1. Plant A Tree

One of the simplest and best ways to make an addition to your property or garden is to plant a tree. The old proverb of "When is the best time to plant a tree?......20 years ago." still holds true. They are also one of the best ways to add value to a property. Drive around a nice neighborhood or look at a real estate listing online. One of the first things you will notice will be the nice trees on the property that provide shade and frame the house.

12 Days of Christmas Holiday Gazebo - Photo via Dallas Arboretum — 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Gazebo - *Photo via Dallas Arboretum*

Last Chance for the 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum

December 31, 2014

In case you got a little busy over the holidays, like us, and didn't make it out the Dallas Arboretum you can still catch the 12 Days of Christmas Holiday displays. Better hurry though as it only runs through January 4th (this weekend). Granted you will have to bundle up or some colder temperatures forecasted for this week, but if you need to stretch the holiday season a little bit farther this may be worth your time.

THE HOUZZ APP IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION OF HIGH QUALITY GARDENS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNS. — THE HOUZZ APP IS A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION OF HIGH QUALITY GARDENS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNS.

Best Gardening Apps for Your New iPhone & iPad

December 29, 2014

So maybe you got a new iPad or iPhone for Christmas this year but the weather has you stuck indoors instead of outside in the garden. Here are a couple lists of useful apps to download onto your new device to help with the planning and inspiration of the garden until you can get outside and get your hands dirty.

Gardenista: 10 Essential Gardening Apps to Download

Mikes Backyard Nursery: 17 Must Have Gardening Apps

Happy Holidays - Plants for Dallas

December 23, 2014

Wishing you and yours a restful holiday season and Happy New Year!

One of several wonderfully lighted homes on Centenary Drive in University Park. Love the candy cane striped trees.

Park Cities Christmas Light Driving Tour

December 14, 2014

One of the great activities for this time of year is viewing the holiday lights in Dallas and several of the neighborhoods that are known for showing off this time of year. If you are like our family, it has become one of the annual traditions for the holiday season and is also one of the must see items for friends and families visiting from out of town.

Around the DFW area, there are several neighborhoods that roll out the show of lights and are worth seeking out. A few of those are Vitruvian Lights in Addison, Interlochen in Arlington and the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. (See the Dallas Morning News list of the 'Top 10 Places to see holiday lights in Dallas-Ft. Worth' for additional choices).