mainstreetlawn 6 Full-Sun Flowering Spring Annuals March 12, 2025 , Plants As spring ushers in the warmer temperatures, inviting us out into the yard, it’s time to breathe new life into our flower beds. After months of staring at dormant and empty bed spaces, celebrate the season by planting plenty of blooming spring flowers. The 6 full-sun flowering spring annuals...

mainstreetlawn Top 8 Shade Loving Perennial Plants in North Texas February 12, 2025 , Plants Perennials are an exciting part of any landscape. They bring variety, bloom, and longevity as they cycle through winter dormancy to return again each spring. However, the majority of perennial plants thrive in sunlight, making shady areas of your landscape beds a real challenge. The...

mainstreetlawn 6 Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy: Trees for Privacy from Neighbors January 15, 2025 , Plants Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, privacy is one of the primary concerns for all homeowners. Designing your landscape with plants for privacy is both cost-effective and visually appealing for both you and your neighbor. Most trees grow an average of...

mainstreetlawn Texas Native Container Plants: 7 Plants to Grow in Containers January 1, 2025 , Plants Many people look for ways to add landscaping to small backyards, patios, and balconies but don’t always know how to start. One of the easiest ways to landscape these small spaces is to simply add some containers with plants or create a container garden....

mainstreetlawn Top 4 Annuals for Winter Foliage in Texas November 20, 2024 , Plants In winter, when most plants are dormant, it is hard to find visually appealing or interesting plants to keep your landscape alive. While most plants are heavily affected by the barren cold, there are many plants and shrubs that can thrive in Texas winter temperatures, presenting...

mainstreetlawn 6 Low-Maintenance Groundcover Plants for North Texas November 6, 2024 , Plants Many people can see groundcovers as invasive species of plants that reap no benefit for their landscaping. This is not true; groundcover plants are beneficial, visually appealing with their bright and vivid colors, and can fulfill so many needs in your landscape. Some of these needs include...

mainstreetlawn Caring for Crape Myrtle Trees (Top 10 Questions) September 9, 2024 , Plants In the North Texas area, one of the most commonly used or heard of trees is the Crape Myrtle. Although it is commonly heard of, many homeowners are unaware of the maintenance required for the tree itself. In this article, we will discuss 10 common questions...

mainstreetlawn 5 Low Maintenance Shrubs for North Texas August 12, 2024 , Plants As our seasons grow longer, our busy schedule tends to follow. This leaves little room for precarious landscaping needs that are required in many different gardens. In order to solve this, we have included a list of 5 low-maintenance shrubs for North Texas that will add liveliness...

mainstreetlawn 6 Drought Tolerant Trees for Dallas Landscaping June 30, 2024 , Plants In Dallas, Texas, the summer heat is relentless, reaching highs in the 100s daily. Because of this, many plants are left dehydrated and are prone to dying under these harsh conditions. In order to produce a beautiful, blooming landscape in extreme conditions, we have provided a list...

mainstreetlawn Mosquito Repellent Garden Plants for Texas June 17, 2024 , Plants Soaring summertime temperatures in Texas make spending time in your garden a real challenge. Just as all of your garden plants need additional water to thrive, mosquitoes come along. The mosquito thrives in a moist and humid environment, carrying a host of potential irritations as well as diseases.You...