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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - How to Prune Peggy Martin Roses in Houston: The Complete Guide for Sugar Land &amp;amp; Fort Bend County Gardens - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Peggy Martin Key pruning tips: When: Save Major Cuts for After Bloom in Spring Maintenance: Cut out dead, diseased, or damaged canes any time. Shape: Prune to control size and remove crossing branches for better airflow. Re-bloom: Lightly prune after the spring bloom to encourage a second flowering.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - How to Prune Peggy Martin Roses in Houston: The Complete Guide for Sugar Land &amp;amp; Fort Bend County Gardens - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A close-up of the Peggy Martin rose reveals large clusters of clear, medium pink blooms that open from deeper rose-pink buds and soften slightly as they mature. The flowers are semi-double, with gently ruffled petals arranged around visible golden stamens in the center, giving the bloom an open, old-fashioned charm rather than a tightly packed, double form. The color stays fairly consistent pink rather than blending into cream tones, and the petals have a smooth, satiny finish rather than a heavy watercolor gradient. While lightly fragrant at best, Peggy Martin is prized more for its vigor than perfume. It blooms heavily in spring in a spectacular flush, often covering the plant in masses of flowers, with only occasional repeat blooming later in the season in warm climates like Texas. The canes are long, flexible, and vigorous with moderate thorns, making it ideal for training along fences, arbors, and trellises. The foliage is medium to dark green and typically healthy, providing a clean backdrop to the bright pink blooms. Its growth habit is climbing and sprawling rather than upright, and in Texas landscapes it is most effective when allowed to climb or cascade, where it can reach impressive lengths and demonstrate the toughness and resilience that made it famous after surviving Hurricane Katrina.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Peggy Martin rose, famously dubbed the "Hurricane Katrina rose," is a remarkably vigorous climbing rose prized for its toughness and low-maintenance habit. Known for its rapid growth, abundant clusters of fragrant, medium-pink blooms, and glossy, disease-resistant foliage, it thrives with minimal pruning, fertilizer, or spray compared with many other roses. Ideal for fences, arbors, and mixed hedgerows in hot, humid climates like Houston, Peggy Martin tolerates heat, humidity, and occasional neglect while rebounding quickly from damage. For gardeners seeking a resilient, showy climber that delivers season-long color with straightforward care, the Peggy Martin is a top-performing choice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peggy Martin climbing rose covered in abundant light pink blooms growing along a white brick house.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - How to Prune Peggy Martin Roses in Houston: The Complete Guide for Sugar Land &amp;amp; Fort Bend County Gardens - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Peggy Martin rose is a vigorous climbing rose known for its cascading clusters of light pink blooms each spring. This thornless, old-wood bloomer thrives in Houston’s climate and delivers an abundance of flowers on strong, arching canes. This is an image of our own Peggy in Fayette County, Texas</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Pink Peggy Martin rose trains beautifully along a fence, its vigorous canes weaving through pickets and trellis to create a living curtain of ruffled, mid-pink blooms that last from spring into fall; hardy and disease-resistant, this rose tolerates Houston heat and humidity better than many old-fashioned varieties, and its repeat-flowering habit combined with glossy green foliage makes it an ideal choice for turning a plain fence into a fragrant, cottage-style focal point while providing quick coverage and seasonal interest.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - How to Prune Peggy Martin Roses in Houston: The Complete Guide for Sugar Land &amp;amp; Fort Bend County Gardens - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Peggy Martin rose is a rugged, disease-resistant shrub rose prized for its prolific clusters of semi-double, deep pink to coral blooms that fade to a softer salmon with age; originally discovered surviving Hurricane Katrina in an abandoned New Orleans garden, this cultivar is celebrated for its resilience to heat, humidity, and poor soils, making it ideal for Houston landscapes where blackspot and rust can be problems. It grows vigorously to about 4–6 feet tall and wide, tolerates both full sun and light shade, responds well to regular pruning to maintain shape and promote rebloom, and offers a long flowering season with a light, sweet fragrance—an excellent choice for low-maintenance beds, hedges, or mixed borders in coastal and Gulf climates.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Close-up photo of Virginia buttonweed in a Houston lawn, showing low-growing stems, opposite green leaves, and a small white flower — a common invasive weed in Sugar Land and Houston St. Augustine grass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>January in Sugar Land means itch-to-prune season. The weather's nice. You've got time. Those shrubs could use some shaping. But here's what 30+ years of Houston-area horticulture experience has taught me: January is too early.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expert advice from Todd, Texas A&amp;M-trained horticulturist serving Fort Bend County since 1991</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet the Garden Guy Team: Houston's Trusted Landscape Professionals Since 1991 Todd and Sabrina Farber are the husband-and-wife team behind Garden Guy, Sugar Land and Houston's premier residential landscaping company. For over three decades, they've been transforming outdoor spaces throughout Fort Bend County with personalized service, expert horticultural knowledge, and a genuine commitment to treating every yard like their own.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is your best time to plant in Houston. Let’s make your holiday home the best it can be.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Garden Guy knows Houston Backyard Privacy! Here is our installation of a row of Eagleston Hollies for our client.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Get a beautiful lawn with my help. Todd Farber, Garden Guy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The fabulous after from Todd Farber of Garden Guy. It’s your time! Grab a consult with Todd now.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>See the exposed roots and sparse groundcover? We fixed this problem!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This front yard corner is now lush and vibrant thanks to Garden Guy’s plant expertise.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After! Can you believe this? It’s truly beautiful now and so low-maintenance for the Sugar Land homeowner,</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever garden problem you have, he’s seen it and knows how to best solve it.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy -  September Makeover in Sweetwater, Sugar Land - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Before the transformation this week in Sweetwater, Sugar Land</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy -  September Makeover in Sweetwater, Sugar Land - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>After! Garden Guy delivers a spectacular new front yard for our client in Sugar Land, Texas on Sept. 18, 2025.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bright Red Hibiscus flowers in a Houston garden attracting hummingbirds</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I LOVE all salvias! They are so hardy here in Zone 9 and the hummingbirds love them too.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Turk’ Cap is a gorgeous addition to your Sugar Land Gardens and the Hummers love it!!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Who doesn’t love to see the American Beauty Berry? it’s lovely, hardy and the birds adore it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Black-eyed Susan: Golden black-eyed Susan flowers with seed heads that attract finches.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Monarch butterflies feeding on purple salvia flowers in a Houston garden.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Since 1991, It’s Garden Guy! Your Favorite Home Landscaper</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Got a Houston Garden Question? I bet I have the answer! Reach out to me today. - Todd Farber, Aggie Horticulturist- Garden Guy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After this week in Sweetwater Sugar Land, Texas. Look below for the before pictures!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before in the backyard for our clients in Sugar Land, Texas Sweetwater area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The miraculous AFTER for the backyard in Sweetwater Transform your backyard in Sugar Land, TX into a stunning outdoor oasis with expert landscaping that blends beauty and functionality. From drought-tolerant plantings tailored to Texas soil, to shade-friendly shrubs that thrive in the local climate, every element is designed for lasting impact. Elevate your space with lush greenery, custom hardscapes, and smart irrigation solutions that keep your yard vibrant year-round. Make your backyard the ultimate retreat with proven landscaping strategies that bring out the best in your Sugar Land home.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another image of the lush backyard in Sweetwater Sugar Land, Texas! Transform your backyard into a stunning outdoor oasis with vibrant landscaping, carefully selected plants, and strategic design. Gorgeous backyards balance color, texture, and seasonal interest, creating a space that invites relaxation and entertaining. Incorporate drought-tolerant Texas natives, bold shrubs, and layered planting to achieve lushness without high maintenance. Add focal points like a stone pathway, a fire pit, or mood lighting to elevate both beauty and functionality—turn your outdoor space into the pride of your neighborhood.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Backyard Landscaping Makeover in Sweetwater, Sugar Land TX - Overgrown camellias and ligustrum along a red brick wall in a Sugar Land backyard</image:title>
      <image:caption>This long garden bed was filled with mature shrubs that had outgrown their space and lacked color and contrast. The homeowner wanted a cleaner, more curated look.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The side yard walkway had become crowded and dark. Our goal was to lighten the space and bring back shape and interest with strategic plant choices.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Backyard Landscaping Makeover in Sweetwater, Sugar Land TX - Newly installed Encore azaleas, star jasmine, and Texas sage along brick wall</image:title>
      <image:caption>We replaced tired plantings with a fresh mix of Encore azaleas, Texas sage, and trellised star jasmine—designed to thrive in Sugar Land’s soil and sun.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This updated bed feels open and airy. Star jasmine now adds vertical appeal, while Encore azaleas offer pops of color under the tree canopy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new planting layout brings order and calm to the backyard—blending texture, color, and fragrance in a classic design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new planting layout brings order and calm to the backyard—blending texture, color, and fragrance in a classic design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>From tired to timeless. The updated side yard features low-maintenance plants that look clean now—and will grow better with time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tired of doveweed taking over your Houston lawn? Garden Guy Todd Farber explains how to eliminate it safely — without using RoundUp — and how to replant the right way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Todd is a Texas A&amp;M horticulture graduate and owner of Garden Guy, beautifying Houston yards since 1991. He’s the voice behind Ask Garden Guy, giving honest answers without the radio static.  281-208-4400</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage) is a top perennial pick by Todd Farber of Garden Guy, trusted Houston landscape designer and founder of Ask Garden Guy. This hardy, drought-tolerant bloomer delivers nonstop color and pollinator power from spring through fall—perfect for hot Houston gardens. Photo: Salvia greggii thriving in a professionally installed Garden Guy landscape in Sugar Land, TX.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Lantana</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lantana is a bold, sun-loving perennial recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy, Houston’s trusted landscape expert and creator of Ask Garden Guy. Known for its vibrant clusters of orange, yellow, pink, or purple blooms, Lantana thrives in full Texas heat and keeps blooming when other plants quit. Photo: Lantana in full bloom at a Garden Guy landscape installation in Sugar Land, TX—built for beauty and durability in Houston’s climate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) is a cheerful, sun-loving perennial trusted by Houston landscaper Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. Its golden petals and dark centers bloom boldly through summer heat, making it a favorite for low-maintenance color in Sugar Land and beyond. Photo: Black-eyed Susan blooming in a Garden Guy-designed landscape—built for lasting beauty in Houston’s hot, humid climate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is one of Todd Farber’s favorite perennials for Houston landscapes. Recommended by Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy, this sunny bloomer thrives in full Texas sun, offering weeks of bright yellow flowers with minimal upkeep. Photo: Coreopsis adding a splash of cheerful color in a Garden Guy-installed landscape in Sugar Land, TX—designed for heat resilience and lasting beauty.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Purple Coneflower</image:title>
      <image:caption>Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a pollinator powerhouse and a top perennial pick by Todd Farber of Garden Guy. Featured on Ask Garden Guy, it thrives in Houston’s full sun and poor soils—blooming for months and attracting bees, butterflies, and even birds to your Sugar Land garden. Photo: Purple Coneflower blooming in a Garden Guy landscape—bringing lasting color and wildlife to Houston flower beds.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Turk’s Cap</image:title>
      <image:caption>Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is a Texas native perennial recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and highlighted on Ask Garden Guy. It thrives in Houston’s shade or part sun, producing bold red blooms that hummingbirds can’t resist—even through the heat of summer. Photo: Turk’s Cap blooming in a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly Garden Guy landscape in Sugar Land, TX.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Esperanza</image:title>
      <image:caption>Esperanza (Tecoma stans), also known as Yellow Bells, is a showy, heat-tough perennial endorsed by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. Its golden trumpet-shaped blooms shine from spring through fall, thriving in full sun and withstanding Houston’s hottest days with ease. Photo: Esperanza in full bloom in a Garden Guy landscape installation—bringing bold color and pollinator appeal to a Sugar Land garden.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Plumbago</image:title>
      <image:caption>Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is a customer favorite for its sky-blue blooms and trailing habit—personally recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in Houston’s heat and looks stunning spilling over borders or softening hardscapes in Sugar Land landscapes. Photo: Plumbago brightening up a Garden Guy-designed flower bed in Sugar Land, TX—perfect for adding cool color to hot spaces.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Firebush</image:title>
      <image:caption>Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a heat-loving, wildlife-attracting perennial recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and highlighted on Ask Garden Guy. Its fiery orange-red blooms thrive in full sun and bring hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies into Houston gardens from spring through frost. Photo: Firebush lighting up a Garden Guy landscape installation in Sugar Land, TX—chosen for color, resilience, and pollinator power.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Rock Rose</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) is a tough Texas native with delicate pink hibiscus-like blooms—personally recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. It handles Houston heat, poor soil, and drought like a champ, while still delivering soft, beautiful color from late spring through fall. Photo: Rock Rose blooming effortlessly in a Garden Guy-designed landscape in Sugar Land, TX—proving native plants can be both rugged and charming.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Society Garlic</image:title>
      <image:caption>Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a fragrant, deer-resistant perennial praised by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and often recommended on Ask Garden Guy. With its purple blooms, grassy foliage, and mild garlic scent, it thrives in Houston’s sun and heat while naturally repelling pests. Photo: Society Garlic flourishing in a Garden Guy landscape in Sugar Land, TX—adding beauty, fragrance, and resilience to the design.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Daylilies</image:title>
      <image:caption>Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one of the most reliable blooming perennials in Houston—handpicked by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. With minimal care, these hardy plants produce waves of color throughout the growing season and work beautifully in mass plantings or mixed beds. Photo: Daylilies bringing vibrant, low-maintenance color to a Garden Guy landscape in Sugar Land, TX—ideal for long-term curb appeal.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Mexican Petunia</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mexican Petunia (Ruellia) is a fast-spreading, colorful perennial often recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and featured on Ask Garden Guy. With its constant purple blooms and ability to handle Houston heat, humidity, and poor soil, it’s a go-to choice for filling in garden beds quickly. Photo: Mexican Petunia blooming along a border in a Garden Guy-designed landscape in Sugar Land, TX—delivering nonstop color and resilience.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) is a bold, low-maintenance groundcover beloved for its deep purple foliage—highly recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and highlighted on Ask Garden Guy. It thrives in Houston’s sun or shade and brings striking contrast to flower beds, borders, and containers. Photo: Purple Heart thriving in a Garden Guy landscape installation in Sugar Land, TX—adding vivid color and texture to a heat-hardy design.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Dirt from Garden Guy - Best Perennials for Houston: 15 Proven Winners for Our Hot, Humid Climate - Garden Guy Houston Landscaper</image:title>
      <image:caption>Todd Farber is a Texas A&amp;M horticulture graduate and the founder of Garden Guy, serving the Houston and Sugar Land area since 1991. With over three decades of hands-on landscaping experience, Todd has helped thousands of homeowners create gardens that work with Houston’s climate—not against it. When he’s not on-site beautifying yards, he’s answering real gardening questions online through Ask Garden Guy, a trusted resource for local landscape wisdom.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) is a bold, low-maintenance groundcover beloved for its deep purple foliage—highly recommended by Todd Farber of Garden Guy and highlighted on Ask Garden Guy. It thrives in Houston’s sun or shade and brings striking contrast to flower beds, borders, and containers. Photo: Purple Heart thriving in a Garden Guy landscape installation in Sugar Land, TX—adding vivid color and texture to a heat-hardy design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>after!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This image is from this week and shows the growth from one year. It has truly grown more beautiful with time!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The no-curb-appeal Sweetwater Before Image. This Sweetwater Sugar Land Home was in desperate need of a total landscaping makeover.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After! A gorgeous transformation for this Sugar Land Home. The owners are in love with the new plants and their home is now the envy of the block thanks to Garden Guy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before this Sweetwater Sugar Land Home had zero curb appeal and desperately needed an update. Pro Tip:  Start with a fresh layer of shredded hardwood mulch to instantly enhance your landscape's aesthetics and conserve soil moisture. Next, select a few bold, colorful perennials that thrive in Houston’s climate; consider options like Lantana or Salvia for vibrant blooms. Add clean edges to garden beds with a simple border or bricks to define space and elevate visual appeal. Lastly, incorporate potted plants by the entrance to invite warmth and personality—consider using a combination of heights for added interest. Your home will go from tired to stunning in no time!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After! This home has 1000% more curb appeal and will grow more beautiful with time! Curb Appeal Pro Tip⭐ Enhance your home's curb appeal to create an inviting exterior and boost property value. Start with a colorful front door. Plant vibrant flower beds or elegant shrubs that match your home’s style. Add clean pathways and maintain a tidy lawn for an inviting entrance. Incorporate outdoor lighting for safety and aesthetics. Use trendy decor accents to elevate the look. These bold changes ensure your home makes a striking first impression.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After with grass installed and curb appeal now an A+! “ Thank you Todd and Sabrina! Beautiful plan, beautiful work, and beautiful work crew. Our yard went from ordinary to extraordinary! We love the space and The Garden Guy!” - K. Diefenderfer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hello 1982! It’s time to leave you behind and update this for some 2025 curb appeal. This is the before image in Sugar Creek this week.</image:caption>
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