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Monthly Archive for: "January, 2017"
Home » Archives for January 2017
 Last Chance to Prune Oaks, Too Early for Perennials
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By David Abrego
In Maintenance, Plants
Posted January 31, 2017

Last Chance to Prune Oaks, Too Early for Perennials

Know what to prune and when. Every cut you make signals a plant’s dormant cells to initiate new shoots; pruning too early can put tender new growth at risk during a late frost. Planning on [...]

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 Freezer Burn: Determine What Plants Survived
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By Brad Wier
In Maintenance, Plants, Winter
Posted January 31, 2017

Freezer Burn: Determine What Plants Survived

Below-freezing temperatures damage some semi-evergreen plants, while others may only appear that way. It’s not a bad idea to wait for spring and see what leafs out and what doesn’t. When [...]

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 Easy-to-Add Living Space  for Your Landscape
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By David Abrego
In How-to do Stuff, Outdoor Living, Planning/Design
Posted January 17, 2017

Easy-to-Add Living Space for Your Landscape

Building a flagstone patio is a lot like putting together a puzzle. It’s also an entertaining project for the whole family. Just follow our simple steps. Do you enjoy putting together [...]

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 Get a Winter Workout in the Garden
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance, Winter
Posted January 17, 2017

Get a Winter Workout in the Garden

The mostly mild South Texas winter months are a pleasant, comfortable time to putter around your yard. You may even work up a little sweat and drop a few holiday pounds! For many people, winter [...]

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 Plant Bulbs and Other Subterranean Species in Winter
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By Guest Author
In Fall, Planning/Design, Winter
Posted January 9, 2017

Plant Bulbs and Other Subterranean Species in Winter

It may seem counterintuitive, but winter is the best time to plant — at least here in South Texas. And your options of what to plant are numerous. They include bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers. [...]

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 Plant Now for Maximum Root Growth
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Plants, Starter Gardener, Winter
Posted January 9, 2017

Plant Now for Maximum Root Growth

Here in South Texas, January is the perfect time to plant because the ground never freezes. And the list of plant options is extensive, so don’t let these cold snaps keep you from your garden. [...]

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 Post-Holiday Poinsettia Pampering
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Plants, Winter
Posted January 2, 2017

Post-Holiday Poinsettia Pampering

Pamper your poinsettia. With proper care, it’ll serve you long after the holidays as a xeric evergreen perennial in your landscape. Living in South Texas has its perks. One of them is the [...]

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