When Are Your Trees a Risk or Dangerous? Posted December 14th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. We all love how trees can beautify a landscape. However, they too can pose a threat to your property in various ways. Hiring an arborist who has professional training in tree risk assessment can give you peace of mind. It would be good too if you know how to recognize a dangerous tree. When a tree’s health declines or when it is damaged, it becomes a hazard. Sometimes, the behavior of a declining... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential, tree-diagnostic-featured
Add Color to Your Winter Landscape Posted December 8th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. A lot of people think of winter as an off-peak season for gardens. However, one of the best parts about living in Texas is that the cold season is not typically accompanied by freezing temperatures for an extended period of time. There's no need to settle for a bare lawn - your winter landscape doesn’t have to be bleak, with a gray and white palette. Blooms during winter? You bet! You can dress up... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
The Health Benefits of Gardening Posted October 30th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Seasonal Enhancements. 658389 Early in the pandemic, as headlines forecast food shortages and lockdowns put a lot of people out of work, Americans picked up their spades and rakes. In response, many started cultivating their own backyard or indoor gardens. In a span of a few weeks, fruit trees, seedlings, and seeds sold out in gardening centers and online. The impulse to garden is a wonderful idea, whether or not you are... Learn More Tags: residential
The Benefits of Deep Root Fertilization Posted October 27th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Fertilization Programs. We may not think too much about it, but your turf isn't the only part of your landscape that needs to be fertilized! Those huge, shady trees also enjoy a boost of nutrition every now and then. However, it's not as simple as sprinkling some fertilizer around the roots. Trees need our help to stay healthy, especially in urban settings. Trees that grow in the wild - in their natural habitat - have... Learn More Tags: commercial, deep-root-fertilization-featured, fertilization, residential
A Complete Guide on Planting Trees & Shrubs in Autumn Posted October 22nd, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. People are always excited about the best parts of the fall season: the fashion, the color-changing leaves, the cooler temperature, and the pumpkin spice. However, at Southern Botanical, we are especially hyped about the gorgeous assortment of fall plants. Texas is particularly blessed with mild autumns and winters. This means that the fall season is the perfect time to plant just about anything... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Wildflower Seeding: When is the Best Time to Plant Wildflowers in Texas? Posted October 16th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Do you want the beauty, diversity, and eye-catching colors of wildflowers in your landscape? Unfortunately, throwing out a few seeds in the soil won’t cut it. There are some things that you should consider, such as timing, water availability, and environmental conditions. Wildflowers can give low-maintenance advantages in time, but you should be able to establish it correctly. When is the best... Learn More Tags: commercial, featured, residential