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Imported Cabbageworm

The imported cabbageworm adult is one of the most common butterflies in the Northeast. The velvety-green caterpillar of this butterfly feeds on the leaves of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale, lettuce and weeds of the mustard family. (click to read more)

Caddo maple (Sugar Maple)

Sugar Maples are excellent shade trees that produce spectacular fall color. However, they are sensitive to heat, drought, and pollution. These maples require rich, well drained soils, and respond poorly to soil compaction and salt. Fortunately for Oklahoma, .......

Calendula

Calendula pronounced( Ca-lén-du-la), pot marigold, is a genus of about 12-20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the area from Macaronesia east through the Mediterranean region to Iran. ....

Carpetgrass

Carpetgrass is found in fields, woods, along roadsides, pastures and lawns. This grass can be found from the sandy soils of East Texas to Florida and north to Virginia, Alabama and Arkansas .Also known as.....

Carrots

The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus, Etymology: Middle French carotte, from Late Latin carōta, from Greek καρότον karōton, originally from the Indo-European root ker- (horn), due to its horn-like shape) is a root vegetable, usually orange in color, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly.........

Chasmanthe

Is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. This plant will naturalize well here in south Texas. The dark green grass like foliage is highly attractive, and it accentuates the spikes of orange or yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Plant in areas receiving half to full day of sun, in rich, well drained soil.

Chile Peppers

By now, Texas gardens are overflowing with Chile peppers. How do we make sense of all these variations in size, color and "heat"?
Beginning with Nomenclature - Peppers are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, as are tomatoes........

Chinese Holly

The Chinese Holly (Cornuta) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in .....

Chinese Umbrella Tree

The Umbrella-tree is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. and has its most active growth period in the spring. The Umbrella-tree (Tripetala) has....

Chinkapin Oak

Chinkapin Oak is an attractive medium to large shade tree suitable for use in much of Texas. Its distinctive saw-tooth leaves, which resemble those of the chinquapin tree found in the eastern U.S., are a rich green, turning yellow to bronze in fall. .....

Chlorosis

Condition which causes yellowing of foliage. This indicates that your plant is lacking in zinc, iron or nitrogen. Treat Chlorosis with an application of greensand along with Landscape Essentials fertilizer. Using compost or compost tea around the plants will speed their recovery.

Chrysanthemums (mums)

Modern chrysanthemums are much more showy than their wild relatives. The flowers occur in various forms, and can be daisy-like, decorative, pompons or buttons. This genus contains many hybrids and thousands of cultivars developed for horticultural purposes....

Cigar plant

The Cigar plant is a genus containing about 260 species of annual and perennial flowering plants native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Americas. The species range from low-growing herbs to semi-woody shrubs up to 6 feet tall.

Citrus

Commercial citrus production in Texas is mostly limited to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Small plantings that formerly existed near Beaumont, Orange, Houston, Beeville, Falfurrias and Carrizo Springs have mostly disappeared because of .....

Cold Weather Tips

We can not change the weather, but we can do things to minimize its damaging effects on our plants by being prepared. Here are a few tips:

1. Spraying foliage regularly with liquid seaweed (2 tbls/gallon of water) raises the sugar content of the sap over time, making plants more resistant to freeze damage.

2. Water thoroughly before a forecast freeze. This hydrates the...

Coleus

Coleus has undergone major changes in recent years. Although the flower spikes produced by coleus are insignificant, the foliage colors can be incredible. Coleus foliage now comes in a brilliant range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, .......

Comfrey

An herb that has large gray/green leaves and spikes of pale pink flowers in the spring make it a dramatic plant for the landscape. Comfrey is known for its medicinal value. The oil you find when you squeeze a comfrey leaf will affect any insect bite from wasps and bees to spiders. Rubbing a bite will..

Confederate Jasmine (Star Jasmine)

Confederate jasmine is a species of flowering plant in the milkweed family. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. This unique vine is quite floriferous. This prolific bloomer will provide fragrance for your entire landscape.

Copper Canyon Daises

They will blind you with the brilliance and number of their intense golden yellow flowers. They have an open habit of growth and are deer proof and drought tolerant. The aromatic foliage is often described as citrus-like, or anise/ licorice scent. The strong fragrance seems to be either loved or

Crape Myrtles

Crape myrtle is a beautiful ornamental tree that is suited for summer time planting. All it takes is a sunny spot in your yard. Crape myrtles come in a wide range of sizes and colors and it’s important to match the variety of crape myrtle to the area or use you have in mind.

Cucumber

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other ......

Cyclamen

Cyclamen is a genus of 23 species of perennials growing from tubers, valued for their flowers with upswept petals and variably patterned leaves. If you are looking for brilliant winter colors this is the perfect perennial. These elegant flowers will....

Cypress tree

Cypress trees have several names, some of the popular ones are Bald Cypress, Cypress, Southern Cypress, Swamp Cypress, Red Cypress, White Cypress, Yellow Cypress, Gulf Cypress, Tidewater Red Cypress to name a few........

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