Lawn Care 101
Maintaining a large lawn doesn’t have to be complicated. Just follow these four simple steps to keep it healthy and green — and save a lot of green on your […]
Design a Rain Garden
With all the rain we’ve been getting — and the possibility of more on the way — it may be a good idea to invest in a rain garden. Rain […]
The Groundcover Alternative
The clear benefit of using ground covers instead of grass is less of everything — less water, less fertilizer, less pesticides and less mowing. Tired of mowing, weeding, feeding and […]
Blooming Annuals for Summer
Here is information on several annual plants to consider using for color this summer. The newest Texas Superstar is a plant that has been around awhile, but the Superstar team […]
Big Freeze Aftermath
Our area hasn’t seen single-digit temps since the 1980s. So what garden tasks should take priority? First, check for leaks. Then assess your plants — or what’s left of them. […]
Did Your Trees Get Damaged Last Week?
The coldest air to blow through South Texas since 1989 left us a tableau of ice-covered trees looking like there could be no recovery. Major limbs have been broken, ornamentals […]
Ruby Crush
2021 Rodeo Tomato Now Available at Milberger’s Nursery Ruby Crush Grape Tomato performs well in containers, shines in the field, with flavorful sugar-acid balanced fruits that resist cracking. Smooth, bright […]
Focus on Fruit Trees
There are several fruit trees that are well-adapted to our climate. Choose wisely and you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your labor before you know it. If you’ve had the […]
Have a Hummingbird Garden in Winter
Hardy winter perennials like salvias and Turk’s caps typically thrive without any additional water. And they entice a spectacular show of some of the feistiest, freakiest hummingbirds of the year. […]
Growing a Home Fruit Orchard: Free Online Seminar
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 12noon ‘til 1pmGo to https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/ Fruit trees are a gorgeous, healthy, and practical addition to any home garden or landscape. They are easy enough to […]