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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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Native Plant PDFs

March 8, 2022

We’re often asked, “What plants are native?” That’s a hard question to answer because Texas is a huge state, with a LOT of native plants. Even if we narrow it […]

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Frisco, Texas Houseplants

Easy Houseplants You Will Love

February 17, 2022

If you are new to houseplants, use this guide as a quick reference while you shop. Snake Plant – Sansevieria Indirect sunlight is best. Use succulent or cactus potting soil. […]

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Get to Know Lenten Rose

February 1, 2022

Quick Facts: * Evergreen perennial – Zone 6-9 * 12-18 inches tall x 15-24 inches wide depending on cultivar * Plant in part shade to full shade * Large, cup-shaped, […]

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Planting Onions in North Texas

January 25, 2021

It’s late January in North Texas, and that means it’s time to plant your onions. Check out our video below or scroll down to read. Onions are Easy It’s late […]

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Square Foot Gardening at Shades of Green

February 25, 2020

Welcome to Our Garden Shades of Green has our own vegetable garden where we grow fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. The design is based on the principles of Square Foot […]

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Shades of Green wants you to succeed at gardening in North Texas. Our blog is one of the many places we share our knowledge and expertise with our great customers. If you have any plant related questions, please contact us. We’re always happy to help.