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Spring Color has Arrived!!!

  Looking to add that splash of colors to your yard this spring? Adding spring annuals is a great way to to make your flowerbeds pop all spring and summer! 

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Planting a tree the Shades of Texas way

Planting a tree is much more than just digging a hole and dropping it in if you want the tree to thrive and grow. It requires creating a hole that easily accommodates the tree at the correct depth and width. Then we add our custom blended composted soil mix and several other additives that create […]

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Chinese fringe, Razzleberry, Plum Delight, or Lorapetalum? All varieties of the same bush.

This colorful bush thrives in sun or part shade and sandy loamy soil. It is low maintenance and can grow quickly.Fits in well for a looser colorful look to the landscape. If not kept trimmed can grow to quite large. Water well during dry spells.

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Abelia kaleidoscope brings leaves of many colors to the garden.

Brilliant variegated foliage emerges bright yellow and green in spring and changes to golden yellow and green in the summer . Fall foliage is a combination  of golden yellow and orange and red. Red stems provide a unique contrast to the bright yellow foliage.  They prosper in full sun to part sun, can reach 2′-3′ […]

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Texas Redbud is blooming

Now is the time to plant a Redbud.  It has these beautiful blooms each spring in pink to magenta to be followed by re-leafing with thick leathery leaves with wavy margins. Can grow to 15-20′ tall and 15-20′ wide. Does well in sun to partial sun and well drained soils.

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Gigantea “leopard plant” or Ligularia

Brightly colored blooms and attractive glossy green leaves make this plant unique. Very low maintenance and grows best in fertile well drained soil. Works well near water or woodland settings. Can get 24″ h and 24-36 spread. Prefers part shade.

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Chemical-Free Mosquito Repellent!

A natural mosquito repellent  for those who want to avoid chemicals. The leaves of the mosquito plant can be crushed and rubbed on your skin to gently repel mosquitoes. The citronella plant is a type of scented geranium that has a smell similar to citrus. Plant in pots around your patio or in the landscape […]

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You have to SEDUM to believe them.

Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants which are commonly knows as stonecrops. They have succulent leaves, are drought tolerant and very low maintenance. Most have a small bloom. They do well in rock gardens, xeriscapes, pots and in the landscape. Each has different colors, leaf size and shape. We have several varieties in […]

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Geraniums have arrived!

Geraniums have been an old fashioned gardener’s favorite for over a century.Considered an annual/perennial they will bloom several times a year. Pinching off spent blooms will increase the blooms. They are low maintenance and drought tolerant. They work well in pots, borders and in the landscape. Height can be from 6″-3′ and can get up […]

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Welcome to Shades of Texas

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What It Means to Our Clients to Have a Reliable Partner in Landscaping

When you partner with our wholesale nursery, you are simplifying your plant ordering experience and elevating your clients' landscapes. Learn more about what it is like to work with us by reading what our customers have to say.

What to Expect During Your Partnership With Us

Save time and hassle by partnering with a family-owned wholesale nursery. We take the guesswork out of sourcing top-quality plants and materials:

Wholesale Nurseries in Houston, TX
Step 1: Request to Be a Wholesale Partner

Getting started is simple. Fill out our wholesale request form online or contact our team directly. 

Your Choice Among Wholesale Nurseries in The Woodlands, TX and Area Communities

Our rapid order fulfillment, dedicated customer support, and reliable, high-quality inventory are available to commercial landscape contractors, garden designers, and landscape designers throughout the Houston area:

  • College Station, Texas
  • Conroe, Texas
  • Pearland, Texas
  • Pasadena, Texas
Houston

Houston

Magnolia

Magnolia

College Station

College Station

The Woodlands

The Woodlands

Conroe

Conroe

Friendswood

Friendswood

Pearland

Pearland

Pasadena

Pasadena