How Houston Trees React to Sudden Cold Snaps: What You Need to Know
How Houston Trees React to Sudden Cold Snaps: What You Need to Know When temperatures drop suddenly in subtropical areas like Houston, trees can experience various forms of stress. Understanding how...
View ArticleMushroom Monday: The Mossy Maze Polypore (Cerrena unicolor)
Mushroom Monday: The Mossy Maze Polypore (Cerrena unicolor) In the complex world of forest ecology, some of the most fascinating stories involve multiple species working together – or against each...
View ArticlePlanting Native Annuals Under Texas Trees: A Spring Planning Guide
Planting Native Annuals Under Texas Trees: A Spring Planning Guide Many Central Texas properties have established trees that create shaded areas in our landscapes. While these trees provide valuable...
View ArticleFinding the Right Tree for Your Houston Landscape
Finding the Right Tree for Your Houston Landscape Choosing the right tree for your yard can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking at an empty corner of your garden thinking “I need something that...
View ArticleMushroom Monday: A Tale of Naturalization – The Yellow Oyster Mushroom...
Mushroom Monday: A Tale of Naturalization – The Yellow Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) In the dynamic world of forest fungi, Pleurotus citrinopileatus presents an interesting story of...
View ArticleAmerican Crows: Anything But Ordinary
American Crows: Anything But Ordinary Look up into the trees around your Texas home, and you’ll likely spot some large black birds observing their surroundings with remarkable intelligence. These are...
View ArticleRed-headed Woodpeckers: Texas’ Tricolored Treasures
Red-headed Woodpeckers: Texas’ Tricolored Treasures Look up into the trees around your Texas home, and you might spot one of our state’s most striking birds – a flash of crimson, snow white, and...
View ArticleMushroom Monday: The Winter-Loving Velvet Foot
Mushroom Monday: The Winter-Loving Velvet Foot Introduction Throughout temperate regions of the world, the Velvet Foot mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) appears during cooler months. This species is...
View ArticleThe Neem Tree: A Profile of Azadirachta indica
The Neem Tree: A Profile of Azadirachta indica The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) has gained recognition worldwide, particularly as the source of neem oil used in various commercial products. Have you...
View ArticleFebruary Rose Care in Houston: A Guide to Late Winter Tasks
February Rose Care in Houston: A Guide to Late Winter Tasks Introduction For Houston rose gardeners, February offers a crucial window for preparing roses for our challenging growing season. As our...
View Article