About UsWho are we? Where did we come from?
You might say that our specialty is installing the variety of plants, statuary, ponds, waterfalls, and stone that we keep on display in the showroom. The trend for the past couple of years has been to incorporate herbs into your landscape liberally, not only for the aroma but also for the beautiful flowers they yield. We have everything from culinary herbs like Basil, Rosemary, Parsley, Oregano and Thyme, to medicinal herbs such as Valerian, Tea trees, Comfrey, Ginkgo and Rue. Aussie and African basil can become large shrub-like bushes with a strong licorice scent and long fronds of purple flowers for most of the season. Speaking of aromatic gardening, the Scented geranium has made its way into many landscapes , with the smell of Citronella and Lemon rose. One whiff and you're a believer. Exotic fruit trees have long been a passion with us. Jim has grown some of the prettiest Papaya trees around, all bearing large, sweet fruit for the past several years. Now we have them available again in one gallon containers for your very own yard. They are surprisingly cold hardy and easy to grow. Even if you aren't crazy about the fruit, they are spectacular just as a tree. They resemble large Philodendrons and can grow 10 feet or more. Their growth is rapid in the summer months and should produce fruit the first year. The Backyard Gardener is the only nursery in the Heights that does landscaping. After having MANY homes on the Spring Heights Home Tour, we have been going great guns in our neighborhood. If you're interested in landscaping your home, come by and let us give you our tour. Come by and see us at 5117 N. Main @ Winston. Our phone number is 713-880-8004. Open Everyday! See you soon!
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In 1999, my partner Jim and I started selling plants out of his backyard and in no time at all we were bursting at the seams with plants and customers. We are now beautifying the corner at 5117 N. Main and Winston (2 blocks south of 20th St.). The building, which used to be an old grocery store, has afford ed us a climate controlled space in which we have offered a large selection of indoor plants as well as gifts and antiques for the past 12 years.
Come to the Showroom and Nursery
To find ideas for your home that you can see in a real-world setting, come see the showroom. We will show you around and when you find something that fits your taste, we'll mark it as yours, and it will go straight into your landscape. We're at 5117 North Main Street, in The Heights. and you can always call us at 713-880-8004. If you can't get here, take a quick look in our Showroom. |
We Do More Than Just Backyards
Looking for some curb appeal? We've got buckets of it! Don't wait until you're ready to sell your home to add an impressive vignette! We use colorful plants, stone, lights and scent so your guests remember the experience of entering and leaving your home. Call us or just come by the showroom at 5117 North Main St. in the heights and we'll walk with you, as we personalize your selections. |
