IT’S A GREAT TIME TO PLANT A TREE Houston Chronicle 1/25/08 The ideal time to plant a tree is during dormancy because the roots will have time to establish, arming the tree against our hot summers. STUDY: GREENSPACE FELL 10% IN 9 YEARS FORMER TEXAN TO HEAD NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER Houston Chronicle 1/25/08 A veteran weather forecaster was named the…
By Ella Tyler My favorite trade shows are the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s shows. The convention center in Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio, depending on the year, overflows with beautiful displays of big trees, bedding plants, fountains, and garden furnishings and décor. Flowers or greenery also decorate the booths that exhibit tools, fertilizers, and services.
GREAT NEWS: DEVELOPERS FORM PAC Houston Chronicle 1/12/08 Great news! Houston’s major developers are organizing a political action committee to influence City Hall! DEVELOPERS PREPARING FOR POST-MAYOR WHITE ERA DEVELOPERS FUNDING COUNCIL CAMPAIGNS HARRIS COUNTY ENFORCING STATE BANDIT SIGN BAN Houston Chronicle 1/14/08 Harris County has sued a homebuilder over advertising signs placed along public rights of way, the first…