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Unveiling the Art of Pruning: A Guide to Crape Myrtle Care

February 13, 2024

Greetings, plant enthusiasts! At Shades of Green nursery and landscape, we’re passionate about cultivating vibrant, healthy gardens. Today, we want to address a concerning practice known as “crape murder” and […]

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Planting Wildflowers in North Texas

October 17, 2023

Planting wildflowers in your North Texas landscape is great way to attract native birds, bees, butterflies and other insects to your yard. All you need to do is… 1) Select […]

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Great Groundcovers for North Texas

February 25, 2023

Groundcover are low-growing, spreading perennials – often evergreen – used in lieu of grass in a landscape. They typically form dense mats that prevent weeds from growing. Shade-loving groundcovers are […]

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Best Plants for Privacy Screens in North Texas

February 24, 2023

Do you have neighbors that you see too much of too often? Do you find the second story windows next door – the ones overlooking your pool – a bit […]

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Rabbit Resistant Annuals for North Texas

February 23, 2023

“Are there any plants rabbits won’t eat?” That’s a question we hear a lot at the nursery, and the answer is YES! There are plenty of plants rabbits tend to […]

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Top 10 Native Perennials for Shade

February 17, 2023

Finding plants that will grow in shade can be challenging, but there are more options than you think. This Shades of Green Shopping Guide provides our Top 10 picks of […]

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