The Garden Porch

Fall in East Texas doesn’t always bring chilly breezes and falling leaves right away — most days still feel like summer pretending to…

The first thing you need to know is "deer resistant" means a plant is generally unappealing to deer and less likely to be eaten or damaged by them. That doesn't mean the plant is immune to browsing and deer "tasting" the plants.

Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated, but it sure feels that way when every bag at the garden center makes big promises. One of the...

When the seasons change in East Texas, it doesn’t always feel like fall right away — the afternoons are still warm and summer hangs on a little too long. But one of the easiest ways to bring fall to life is by dressing up your porch with flowers that thrive this time of year.

September is one of the best times to start fresh in the garden. The heat finally begins to ease (a little), the soil is still warm, and...

If you’ve ever tried to push a shovel into East Texas ground, you already know: our soil has a mind of its own. That famous red clay...

Bundles of fresh herbs tied with twine to be hung to dry — perfect for preserving summer herbs naturally. As summer wraps up, your basil,...

Late summer into early fall is a sweet spot for gardeners in East Texas. The soil is still warm, the days are a little shorter, and many cool-season crops grow best when started from seed — right in your raised beds, containers, or backyard ground.

At The Marshall Garden Co.—natural hardwood mulch works hard in the East Texas heat. Let’s be honest—mulch can be confusing. You hear...

Plus 10 more that’ll keep your garden thriving like crepe myrtles this summer. The top tools every East Texas gardener needs for healthy,...

Bright, colorful zinnias blooming in a summer garden in East Texas. Zinnias are tough, y’all. If ever there was a flower built for...

Your East Texas Home for Gardening, Community and Homegrown Know-How If you’re searching for an East Texas garden center and community that feels like home— Welcome! You’ve just found our front porch - The Garden Porch — and we're so glad you're here. We’re Melisa and Todd Johnson, lifelong garden lovers and the duo behind Marshall Garden Co. We're proudly rooted right here in East Texas soil and we can't wait to build a remarkable garden center right at home.