Milberger's Gardening South Texas Newsletter

Is full of timely information and tips about caring you're your garden, landscapes, trees and water features in South Central Texas. Authored by horticulture experts Milberger's Gardening Newsletter for South Central Texas is available at no cost to residents of the San Antonio area. The printed version of this newsletter is published at the beginning of each month. The same version can be downloaded from your computer by clicking on the links below.

JUNE 2013 Issue

Milberger's Gardening South Texas NewsletterTexas SuperStar Plants
The Toughest Most Reliable Plants in Texas
Perennial Super Stars
Saving Your Tomatoes from the Birds
Don't Forget the Mulch
The Empire Line Oak (introducin a new species)
June Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Introducing HGTV's Home Plant Collection
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~2013 ISSUES

May 2013 Issue
The Perenial Advantage
Some Recommended Perenials for South Texas
San Antonio Festival of Flowers
Lawn Mower Damage to Your Trees
May Gardening and lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: Tropical Hibiscus
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April 2013 Issue
Planting Summer Bulbs
Caladiums and Amaryllis
Child Friendly Garden Vegetables
Pont Plants for Your Water Feature
April Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: Bougainvillea
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MARCH 2013 Issue
March NewsletterYour Choice of Rose
Some Recommended Roses for South Texa
Adding a Water Feature to Your Landscape
Foundation Shrub
Easiest Flowers to Grow in the Texas Heat
March Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Indian Hawthorne
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FEBRUARY 2013 Issue
Selecting Trees that will Thrive in Your Landscape
Time to Prune Your Rose
Some Recommended Shade Trees for South Texa
Speed up the Growth of your New Tree
Aeration and Top Dressing for Your Lawn
February Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: Phalaenopis, Moth Orchid
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~2012 ISSUES

DECEMBER 2012 issue
Choose Primula for winter color
Care of Poinsettia after Christma
Plant a Bee Garden
Palm Trees for San Antonio
December Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Cyclman
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NOVEMBER 2012 Issue

November 2012 Gardening South Texas NewsletterFlowers for Texas WInter
Taking Care of Your Lawn this Winter
The Lasagna Bulb-Planting Technique
Caring for Your New Hardy Satsuma Tree
November Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Bearded Iris
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OCTOBER 2012 Issue

Gardening South Texas Newsletter October 2012Planting in South Texas' Second Spring
Choosing Groundcovers for Your Lawn
Water Feature Maintenance -- Getting Ready for Fall
Planting Native Shrubs and Tree
October Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Petunias
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SEPTEMBER 2012 Issue

Gardening South Texas NewsletterSan Antonio's Herb Garden Tour
Fall Lawn Care in Texa
Planting Snapdragons in September
The Best Hollies for San Antonio
September Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Calendula

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August 2012 Issue

August 2012 Gardening South Texas NewsletterRio Series Mandevilla, New Texas Superstar
Water for the Birds and other Wildlife
Summer Shade Garden
Planning for Fall Tree Planting
August Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Firespike
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July 2012 Issue

Gardening SOuth Texas Newskletter for San AntoinioZinnias Through the Summer
Instant Color Throughout the Summer
Summer Rose Care
Planting Aquatic Plants
Help Your Tree Survive the Summer
July Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: Pride of Barbados
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June 2012 Issue

Tropical Hibiscus
Herbs for Texas Gardens
Short Trees and Small Shrubs
Xeriscapes
Growing Bougainvillea
June Gardening and Landscape Tips
Plant of the Month: Duranta
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May 2012 Issue

Proven Winners(TM)
Trees for an Improved Environment
Keeping Your Water Gardens Clean
Zoysia: A Warm Weather Grass
May Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: Gold Star Esperanza
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April 2012 Issue

April is Blooming with Color
Gardening with Children
April Lawncare Basics
Tomatoes in Containers
April Gardening and Lawncare Tips
Plant of the Month: August Beauty Gardenia
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March 2012 Issue

Subtropical Garden Plants
Get Your Lawn Ready for Summer
Growing Avocadoes and Pomegranates
March Gardening and Lawncare Tips
USDA Revises Plant Hariness Zones
Plant of the Month: Texas Mountain Laurels
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February 2012 Issue

February Gardening San AntonioPlant Your Tough Roses Now
Easy Color of Daylilies
Planting Aquatics
CPS Green Shade Tree Rebate
February Gardening and Landscape Tips
Children's Vegetable Gardening Program
Plant of the Month Geraniums
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ARCHIVED ISSUES

~2011 ISSUES


December 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas December 2011 NewsletterViolas - a tough little flower for Winter Color
Winter Bird Feeding
Square Foot Gardening in South Texa
Texas Hollies, A Landscape Solution
December Gardeing and Lawncare Guidelines:
Winter is an Ideal Planting Time in South Texas
Plant of the Month: Paperwhite
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November 2011 Issue
Gardening Lawn South Texas San AntonioIris: a Great Chioce for San Antonio
Fish or No Fish -- Wildlife in Your Pond
Wildflower Time
Drought Tolerant Tree
November Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Alyssum
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October 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas Lawn Lawncare San AntonioCool Weather Gardening
Texas Natives in Container
Shady Lawn Area
Vegetables All Winter
October Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Garden Mum
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September 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas Lawncare San Antonio
Fall Perenials for South Texa
Shrubs for South Texas Landscape
Shady Lawn Area
Lacey Oak - A Real Texas Lady
September Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Autumn Aster
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August 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas Lawncare San AntonioPreparing Your Roses for Fall Bloom
The Practical Water Garden
Groundcovers for Texas Landscape
August Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Lantana
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July 2011 Issue
gardening South Texas Lawncare Trees San Antonio
Turks Cap - the new Texas Superstar Plant
Color in the Container
Watering Trees in Texas Summer
Summer Yard Work Tip
July Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Mexican Bird of Paradise (Pride of Barbados)
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June 2011 Issue
Gardenng South Texas Lawncare Trees San Antionio
Summertime Blues: plumbago, vitex and salvia
Where Does the Water Go? Pondless Waterfall
Lawn Mower Damage to Tree
Conserving Water
June Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Long Red Cayenne Peppers
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May 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas Lawncare Sod Trees San AntonioTime to Plant Gladiolas
Buffalo Grass at a Groundcover
Watering with Drip Irrigation
May Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Firebush
San Antonio's Festival of Flowers
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April 2011 Issue
Annual Color for Summer: Weeds and Weed Control
Caladiums for Flamboyant Foliage
The Importantce of Shade Tree
April Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Texas Mountain Laurel
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March 2011 Issue
Gardening South Texas Trees Lawncare Sod San Antonio
Spring Roses on their Way
The Xeriscape Landscape
Water Lillies for Your Water Garden
Preemergent Herbicide - A Matter of Timing
March Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Gold Star Esperanza
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February 2011 Issue
Window Sill Orchids for Valentines Day: Phalaenopsi
Planting Trees
Herbs for Texas Garden
tart Your Vegetables in February
February Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Bunny Bloom Larkspur
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January 2011 Issue
January: Time to Plant Rose
Feeding Winter Bird
Winter Lawn Care Tip
Water Gardens in Container
January Gardening and Lawncare Tip
Plant of the Month: Primula
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~ 2010 Issues

December 2010 Issue
Poinsettias and MistletoeWhy Should I Prune? When Should I Prune?
Winter Water Garden Maintenance
Preparing Plants for Indoor
December Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Primula 
1012_MILB-DEC'10

November 2010 Issue
Color Throughout the Winter
hade Trees for San Antonio
Winter Bird Feeding
Winter Lawn care
November Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Pansies
MILB-NOV10

October 2010 Issue
Low Maintenance Landscaping
CPS Green Shade Tree Rebate
Autumn Bloom
Spinach Transplant
October Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Petunias
MILB-OCT10

September 2010 Issue
Fall Color on the Way
Six San Antonio Gardens Selected for Tour
Fall Rose Care
It’s Time to Put in Your Fall Vegetable
eptember Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Firespike
MILB-SEPT10

August 2010 Issue
The Groundcover Alternative
Water Garden
Patio Plants that Attract Butterflie
Shade Tolerant Annual
August Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Durante – The Brazilian Sky Flower
MILB-AUG10

July 2010 Issue
Hot Weather Annual
Controlling Those Grassy Weed
Water Efficient Landscaping
Help Your Trees Survive the Summer
July Gardening and Lawncare Guideline
Plant of the Month: Blue Prince Verbena
MILB-JULY10

June 2010 Issue
Summer Rose Care
Planting Aquatic Plants
Growing Bougainvillea
Small Trees that Perform Well in the Heat
June Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month: Durante – Lantana
MILB-JUNE10

May  2010 Issue
Butterfly Plants
Preparing Your Lawn for Summer
San Antonio Festival of Flowers
Crape Myrtle, The Summer Blooming Tree
May Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month: Durante – Yellow Butterfly Vine
MILB-MAY10

April 2010 Issue
A Day of Spectacular Blooms
Growing Quality Trees Fast
Beauty In A Barrel
Summer Sandburr Control
April Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month: Texas Mountain Laurel
MILB-APR10

March 2010 Issue
Spring Flush of Bloom
March Rose Care
Foundation Shrubs
Growing San Antonio’s Top Tomato
March Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month: ‘Gold Star’ Esperanza
MILB-MAR10

February 2010 Issue
The Value of Water Gardens
Winter and Early Spring Color
Shaping your Chinese Pistache
February lawn Care
February  Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month:  Gerber daisy
MILB-FEB10

January 2010 Issue
Winter Planting
Rose Gardening in Containers
Shumard red Oak
Raised Bed Gardening
January  Gardening and Lawncare Guidelines
Plant of the Month: Hyacinths
MILB-JAN10

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