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When to Plant Potatoes in North Texas

Mid-February through early March is the best time for planting potatoes in North Texas. This gives potato plants enough time to get established before the intense heat arrives. Where to find “seed” potatoes Seed potatoes are typically available at local independent nurseries at planting time, but call ahead before visiting to verify that they have them in stock. North Haven Gardens stocks a large selection of potatoes that perform well in our area. Avoid buying seed potatoes from home improvement stores. These potatoes typically haven’t been stored properly,… Read More →

What to do in March and April for your Texas Lawn and Gardens

Well spring is approaching maybe sooner than we think! It’s been an unusual end to the winter with all this warm weather so early in the year!  Our last frost on average is the middle of March and we are only a couple of weeks away.   It is time to get serious about planting your vegetable gardens and putting pre-emergents down in your lawns to prevent those pesky weeds and unwanted grasses, YES,  like grassburs.  We have tons of great information to help you on our website under… Read More →