On Sale

AD LIST FOR MAY 16, 2012
Prices Good Through Monday, May 21, 2012

Periwinkle Vinca San AntonioVINCA [PERIWINKLE]
Prolific summer blooms in shades of pink, white, rose, red, purple. Excellent in flower beds that receive hot reflective sun. Cora varieties judged to be the most disease and deer resistant.
5 ½” pots regularly $3.99    Sale $  2.48
                                            10 for $20.00

caladium san antonioCALADIUM
Brightly colored foliage produce a great effect
when planted in masses.
Shade loving fancy leaf varieties.
6” pot regularly $5.99    Sale $ 3.88 



Vitex Texas Lilac San AntionioVITEX [TEXAS LILAC]                         * * *  A TEXAS SUPER STAR * * * 
Texas Lilac also known as Mexican Lavender tree is a small flowering tree that grows well in full sun. It is also a spectacular butterfly- attracting plant.
3 gallon regularly $24.99      Sale $12.88 

Blue Plumbago San AntonioBLUE PLUMBAGO          * * *  A TEXAS SUPER STAR * * *
Clusters of light blue flowers,
blooms late spring and summer.
Great perennial that does well in almost any area.
1 gallon regularly $5.99    Sale $3.88

EMPIRE LIVE OAK  NEW         * * *  SAVE 30%  * * *
First time available in south Texas, the Empire Live Oak is a new hybrid of Southern Live Oak selected for its superior growth habit, canopy formation and performance. Rate of growth is also superior to other Southern Live oak varieties.
30 gallon 8’-10’ tall, 2 ½” caliper specimen regularly $249.99  Sale $174.88
Planting service available

Miralcle Gro Potting Mix San AntonioMIRACLE-GRO MOISTURE CONTROL POTTING SOIL
Take the guess work out of watering. Holds 33% more water than ordinary soils and contains continuous release fertilizer to feed up to six months.
1cu. ft. bag regularly $9.99  Sale $7.88

MILBERGER’S PREMIUM LAWN & GARDEN FERTILZER
19-5-9 analysis, 50% slow release Nitrogen with 4% Iron and 12% Zinc.
Great for all southern lawn types and landscape beds.
40 lb. bag covers 7600 sq. ft. regularly $29.99  Sale $24.88

BAYER COMPLETE INSECT KILLER
Granules ready to spread for soils and turf. Now is the time to get season long control for chinch bugs, grubs, fleas, ticks and many other listed insects.
Covers up to 6000 sq. ft. regularly $24.99  Sale $19.88

Sod and Turf Grass San AntonioFLORATAM FRIDAY  
FLORATAM ST. AUGUSTINE
Available by the piece every Friday. Weather permitting.
16”x24” piece   Only $1.29
Raleigh St. Augustine available every day. Only .98ea.

 

Remember to ask for your
MILBERGER’S FREQUENT BUYERS CARD.

Ten visits to the nursery and one purchase per visit and your Frequent Buyer Card becomes a
$50.00 Gift Certificate

Milberger's is a certified WaterGardenExcellence retailer and we can provide you with the expert advice you need to install or maintain the water features in your landscape. We can provide you with complete pond kits, aquatic plants, koi and all the materials you may need to be a sucessful water gardener.
FOR MORE ON WATER GARDENS CLICK HERE

 

Fruit Trees Freshly Stocked and Ready to Plant
To be confident that your fruit-bearing trees are going to thrive in your landscape it is important to select varieties that are compatible with our growing area. Milberger’s fruit trees have a proven adaptability to South Avocado Tree Gardening South Texas San AntonioCentral Texas. In addition to factors such as heat tolerance and disease resistance fruit tree planters have to take into consideration the number of chill hours the tree gets in the winter. Download the tree lists below to get the specification on the varieties that we have in stock.

Avocado Trees. Your choice of seven different varieties.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LIST OF AVOCADO VARIETIES

Citrus Trees:  Grapefruit, lemons, kumquats, lime, nectarines and oranges.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LIST OF CITRUS VARIETIES 

Fruit Trees: Apples, pears and plums.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LIST OF FRUIT TREE VARIETIES 

Grapes & Berries: Choose from five varieties of blackberries, four varieties of blueberries and three varieties of grapes.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LIST OF GRAPE AND BERRY VARIETIES 

Fruit Tree Gardening South Texas San Antonio Persimmons, figs and unique fruits: Both astringent (pucker-up) and non-astringent (non-puckering) varieties available.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PERSIMMON AND FIG VARIETIES

Pomegranates: Ten varieties available. (Photo of pomegranates above).
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LIST OF POMEGRANATE VARIETIES 

What's Blooming Now?

~May Gardening Events

Thurs., May 17 – 7pm
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Monthly meeting. AgriLife Extension Bldg. at 210 E. Live Oak in Seguin Meetings are free and open to the public.210-833-1428 or www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org

Sat., May 19 at 9am
Beginning Bird Walks at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Enjoy birds in native habitats, and bask in the relaxing atmosphere found in the Garden during a morning bird walk led by an experienced guide. Featured birds include hummingbirds, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron, and the Common Moorhen. For a list of other birds spotted in the garden visit our "birding list". - meet at Carriage House. Free for Botanical Society members.  Standard garden admission. 210-829-5100 or visitwww.sabot.org

Sat., May 19 from 9am to 12pm
Rain Barrel Workshop Garden and Nature Workshop at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston at North New Braunfels. To register, please contact programregistrar@sabot.org or Sasha Kodet at sasha.kodet@sanantonio.gov or 210.207.3270.www.sabot.org

Sat., May 26— 10am ‘til Noon
Kids Gardening Class at Milberger’s. Hands-on, fun-in-the-garden workshop on growing tomatoes for children 5 to 10. Free but call to reserve a spot because class size is limited. 21-497-3760.

Sat., May 26 from 9am to 5pm
San Antonio Festival of Flowers. Participate in the City-Wide Plant Exchange, “Ask the Expert” booth and Organic Roundtable. Alzafar Shrine on Loop 1604. $6. 210-380-3532 anne@anneschiller.com

~ June Gardening Events

Sat., Jun. 2 at 10am
Seasonal Highlights Native Plant Walk at San Antonio Botanical Garden. Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston at North New Braunfels. To register, please contact programregistrar@sabot.org or Sasha Kodet at 210.207.3270.www.sabot.org  

Sat., Jun 9 – noon to 1:30pm
Top Tomato Contest. Bring your tomatoes to Milberger’s you could win the award one of four categories. All entrant receive a Gift Certificates. (210) 654-1263 or www.milbergernursery.com. 

Thur., Jun 14 at 6:30pm
The San Antonio Herb Society invites members and guests to hear botanist, lecturer and writer Paul Cox discuss How to Identify Edible Weeds in Your Garden.  San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels.  For more information, go to www.sanantonioherbs.org  Free and open to the public. 210-735-5333

Sat., Jun 16 from 10am to 2pm
Milberger’s Blood Drive. An opportunity to give the gift of life. As a thank you each donor will receive a $10 Milberger Gift Certificate. Donors names are also entered the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center’s drawing to win a free Toyota truck. 210-497-3760.

Sat., Jun 16 at 9am
Beginning Bird Walks at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Enjoy birds in native habitats, and bask in the relaxing atmosphere found in the Garden during a morning bird walk led by an experienced guide. Featured birds include hummingbirds, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron, and the Common Moorhen. For a list of other birds spotted in the garden visit our "birding list". - meet at Carriage House. Free for Botanical Society members.  Standard garden admission. 210-829-5100 or visitwww.sabot.org

Thurs., Jun 21 – 7pm
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Monthly meeting. AgriLife Extension Bldg. at 210 E. Live Oak in Seguin Meetings are free and open to the public.210-833-1428 or www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org

Sat., June 30 — 10:a, ‘til Noon
Kids Gardening Class at Milberger’s. Hands-on, fun-in-the-garden workshop on growing tomatoes for children 5 to 10. Free but call to reserve a spot because class size is limited. 21-497-3760.