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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
