Tropical Johns Gardens

Well, so far 2009 has proved to be another interesting weather year here in Texas. A very nice, cool, and fairly wet spring in north Texas has been followed up by a hot and semi-dry summer in the north and extremely dry in the south. I always say that Mother Nature shuts that faucet tight when she shuts it off in the summer. Boy oh boy, I think she used a pair of vice grips this year for you folks in the south. Hopefully by now we have enjoyed a little help from above. Nothing compares to the... more

You know, there are many different things that determine what a safer yard is. It’s not just what we put on our yards that make it safer; sometimes it’s what we put in our yards that create a safer environment. Now, I am not just talking about products; I am talking about our landscapes and gardens. Your home should be a place to escape the daily rigors of a crazy world, and your gardens should be a place to relax and clear your head. One of the best benefits of an all natural organic garden... more

2-3 inches high quality compost 2-3 inches expanded shale Organic fertilizer Rock powders/lava sand, greensand, assorted minerals Dried Molasses 2-3 inches native, hardwood, or cedar mulch Instructions: Till the soil 6-8 inches deep. Add compost and shale to specified quantities. Add organic fertilizer at 20 lbs. per 1000 sq. feet. Apply lava sand, greensand, and assorted minerals as a light dusting over the entire area. Dried molasses should be added at 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. feet. Roto-till entire... more

After twenty years of Organic gardening and landscaping it is our goal here at Tropical Johns Garden Therapy to provide you with the most recent trends and products available today. Our #1 goal is to provide “All Natural Solutions for a Safer Yard, Garden and Home.” so please join us on our mission as we practice common sense gardening and enjoy a healthier way of living the “Natural Way.” As always, education and knowledge is power, so feel free to ask questions and join... more

Not so many years ago, when I was a young boy, I loved riding my bicycle whenever and wherever I could. I would get on my bike and ride to new neighborhoods trying to find new and interesting things to see. I loved riding until I got so turned around it might take me hours to find my way home. What FUN! In Boy Scouts, while hiking in the woods, I found myself choosing the paths that fewer people seemed to travel. Even as an adult, whether driving on four wheels or two wheels, I am always drawn... more