Will Houston Palms pull through Blizzard ‘09?

Hi Jen, These are my sick palms we talked about from the freeze.  See you in kickboxing class on Wed.
Bernadette

Hey Jen,
Hope all is good with you.
My buddy bought some fox tail palms last year (approx. 20 foot tall) and this winter has them brown.  Will they come back or are the toast?
Let me know please [...]



Jeff Law’s 2009-2010 Houston Freeze Data for Xeriscape plants in Houston

Jen,
Aren’t you big into native plants?  How do they fair in a Houston freeze? Jon
Yes, I love the  indigenous plants.  I think all natives did well. During this time of the year they are not blooming so they just look dead.    Interesting you asked Jon,  I was just in the car with my mentor and friend Jeff Law, owner [...]



Artic tips from Houston’s Green Movement to Protect your landscape

Hey Jen,
Hope all is well. Any suggestions for how to handle the cold?  I think we lost some ixoras
and lantana.  Also, how should we handle the sprinklers?
Thanks and best for 2010!
Jeff and Jamie
Bellaire, Texas
 
Hi Jeff and Jamie,
Cover your plants with a sheet or blanket and water in your favorite ones before covering them.  The ground is soggy so [...]



“Colors are Gruel” Jeff Law’s Indian Summer Lodge, Heights, Texas

“Colors are gruel , porridge and mushroom these days seeming to reflect the interior of the people choosing them………………After all, our exteriors are our interiors turned inside out. “     Jeff Law
 
The other day I had the most inspiring afternoon with award winning artist, landscaper, and designer Jeff Law.  Jeff  produces “feel-good”gardens.  He has over 30 bamboo cultivars in [...]



Bougainvillea Looper Caterpillar

Hi Jen,
Can you tell me what might be eating my Bougainvillea folliage?   
Thank you,
David Vincente
 

 
David, It sounds like its the bougainvillea looper.   The caterpiller is a green or brown and about 1 inch long.   It feeds primarily at night, which is why you may see the damage but fail to find the culprit on the [...]