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With 20 plus years of experience, Prewett, Read & Associates has become recognized as one of Houston’s top landscape firms, sought after for our creative designs and extensive knowledge. We continually offer our clients information about project development, the latest landscaping trends, frequently asked questions and Prewett, Read & Associates’ news.

 

Seasonal Maintenance Dos & Don’ts

Keep your landscape healthy throughout the fall and winter with these seasonal maintenance dos and don’ts. We’re talking everything from ...

Falling for Seasonal Color

In just a couple weeks on September 22nd, the Autumn Equinox marks the start of fall. Although it may still ...

Q&A with Licensed Landscape Architects

The Prewett, Read & Associates team answers some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve heard over the past two ...

Beat the Heat with a Custom Irrigation System

The Texas summer heat has settled in, and by expert accounts, will be pretty oppressive and stifling this summer. To ...

A Garden Fit for Man’s Best Friend – Choosing Dog-Friendly Plants

Since Fido is a beloved member of most families, Prewett, Read & Associates shares recommendations to create a landscape functional ...

Landscape Maintenance – There’s No Time like the Present

May is an important maintenance month as it is a prime time for pruning, shaping, cleaning, cultivating, mulching, fertilizing and ...

Let the Water Flow: Custom Irrigation

Landscape irrigation is an important step to maintaining your newly designed outdoor space. It takes more than just setting up ...

Proper Pruning Makes a Difference.

Pruning your plants, trees and shrubs can improve health and appearance; however, if you over do it or don’t prune ...

How to Tell if Your Plants are Healthy Post-Winter.

The coldest months in Houston can be a shock to our systems — and our plants! With January and February ...

Plan for Your Dream Landscape.

It might be December, but it’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for your dream landscape. Starting ...