The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association presents Dr. Jerry Parsons with an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) was pleased to award Dr. Jerry Parsons an Honorary Lifetime Membership. TNLA presents Honorary Lifetime Memberships to honor dedication, hard work and valiant service of individuals who have served the Green Industry and …

If you’ve ever walked into Milberger’s Nursery and wondered why everyone is so happy, it’s called science! Gardening and horticulture jobs can make you happier and healthier. Gardening, in general, provides many benefits to your health so people in those respective jobs have an interest and passion for gardening and have lower levels of physical …

The average first frost date in our area is November 15. In early November you can still seed mustard greens and radishes. If you are looking for lettuce, peas or spinach you can be successful by putting in transplants. The slower growing cole crops that you put in your garden back in August and September …

At The Nursery Saturday October 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Fall is for Planting: Winter Color and Trees Fall is an ideal time to plant in South Central Texas because our cooler night temperatures and better rain chances promoter faster root and plant growth. Join David Rodriguez, Horticulturist with the Texas A&M AgriLife …

Late fall through early spring is the best time to plant trees and shrubs in South Texas.  The plants have time to develop roots in the cool soil before they face the stress of a hot, dry summer. The process of selecting and planting a tree or shrub is not overly complicated, but it deserves …

CPS customers can receive a $50 rebate per tree when you purchase a qualified tree and plant it in the right place to save on your energy bill. Qualifying trees are limited to a select number of drought resistant, canopy tree species in order to provide optimum shade for your home. When selecting trees, consider …

October is an excellent time to plant trees and shrubs. Take advantage of sales at area nurseries and the mild weather to plant recommended shade trees and shrubs. Among the recommended shade trees are live oaks, cedar elms, Texas red oaks, Mexican sycamore, Chinese pistache, Mexican white oak, Shumard oak, bur oak, and chinkapin oak.  …

  Plant the cole crops and other greens by transplants now. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Swiss chard, collards, are among those available at area nurseries. If the birds are damaging your ripe tomatoes on the vine, try harvesting the fruit early, as soon as it shows a color change from green.  They will ripen …

We all have our hobbies. Ours just happens to be gardening, and it’s a hobby that can improve your health in ways you didn’t realize. If your hobby tends to be something that’s not good for you, you may want to consider gardening as a replacement habit. Here’s how cultivating plants benefits us all. Stress: …

In Texas, a good time for dividing and planting daylilies is in the fall. Plant them in a mostly sunny location. Some shade is just fine, but dense shade will stunt growth and flower production. Use a soil mixture that allows drainage but also retains moisture. Daylilies have been called America’s favorite perennial because of their carefree garden …