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Top 5 Summer Veggies

Wondering what to plant this summer? We’re here to help!

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Our 5 Favorite Spring Veggies to Grow in Houston

Spring veggies are a must have in the garden! Let’s walk through our picks.

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Tomato Planting Basics

Tomato Planting Basics

In this video, we’ll show you the basics of tomato planting and care for the Houston area. We’ll cover fertilizer, planting tips, and selection. If you’ve got questions or need some help getting your tomato garden growing – just come by or give us a call.

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Get Ready for a Fabulous Fall Garden!

August: Yep, it’s hot and humid. It’s also probably not when gardening is front and center on your mind. But experienced gardeners know that August is the perfect time to start planning and plotting for the fall garden. If you don’t start now, it’s easy to get sucked into back-to-school and other fall events; before […]

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Pollinators and the Plants They Love

When choosing plants for your garden, it’s always important to consider the pollinators. We depend on pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats for much of the food we eat, clothes we wear and even the houses we live in. Providing nectar and pollen in your garden for a variety of pollinators is not only a […]

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Time to Plant Fall Tomatoes!

Yes, we know it’s a bit warm outside; but that doesn’t mean our Houston veggie gardens are put to bed for the summer. Now is the time to get your second crop of tomatoes in the ground for fall harvest.  Fall is a good time for developing tomatoes because the cooler temperatures allow for better […]

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Fall Bed Prep

Fall Bed Prep

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Chicago Hardy Fig | Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy'

Growing Figs in Houston

When it comes to growing fruit in Texas, you can’t get any easier than figs! Common figs, of the species, Ficus carica, are unique in that they do not require pollinators for the fruit to develop. What you’re actually eating when you enjoy a fig is modified stem tissue, instead of mature ovary tissue (such […]

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Feed your soil and your plants!

Now is the time to fertilize your vegetable garden and container plantings. If you haven’t fed your lawn, now is a good time to do so as well. Here at Buchanan’s, we prefer organic fertilizers that not only feed your plants, but also feed the soil. You might wonder why we feel it’s important to […]

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Summer Vegetable Gardening

What to plant now By now, you’re probably starting to enjoy harvests of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and more from your veggie garden. Did you know that you can seed another round of summer vegetables into the garden in June? Large-seeded varieties like squash, zucchini, pumpkins, eggplant, beans, okra, and cucumbers love warm temperatures and will […]

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Fall Vegetable Gardening Tips

While it may be hot and steamy outside right now, for vegetable gardeners, fall is just around the corner. Whether you already have a vegetable garden or want one, now is the time to plan for fall. Here are some helpful tips for Houston area gardeners. Easy Tips for a Successful Fall Vegetable Garden 1Location […]

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