Gardening with aquatics is similar to other forms of gardening in that you have to be aware of proper soil conditions, kinds of containers, proper planting techniques, fertility needs, and after planting care. What makes water gardening unique is that the plants you grow are growing in a water filled environment. Things like water depth, …

If you are looking for a tough, yet gorgeous, shrub or small tree that attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds then at Texas Vitex will suit your landscape. This versatile plant can be trained as a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree about 10 to 15 feet tall and wide. Shoal Creek vitex is more vigorous …

Milberger’s Trey Hazlett presents a check to the Salvation Army for the proceeds from the sale of Milberger’s Fiesta Medal collected at Milberger’s Fiesta Weekend.

Laura Bush petunia was selected as a Superstar because it is a fast growing, spreading plant with attractive pink or violet blooms. Additionally it is more heat tolerant than most other petunias. If it is planted now it will bloom strongly until July, hang on through the summer and then renew itself for a long …

The key to attracting butterflies to your landscape in Central Texas is to have both nectar producing and egg-laying plants growing. Among the best nectar-producing plants are Gregg’s mistflower, milkweed, sunflower, and porterweed. Zinnias are the mainstay of a cutting flower garden and they also will be the source of spectacular photos as they will …

Milberger’s 2018 Fiesta Medals are on sale for $7.00 each! All medal sales proceeds will be donated to the San Antonio Metropolitan Area Command of the Salvation Army.  

David Rodriguez, Extension Horticulturist for Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service addresses the audience at Milberger’s free Spring Vegetable garden seminar. Earth-Kind combines organic and traditional principles that help homeowners create lush yet environmentally safe gardens and landscapes. They are research-proven techniques that are successful and preserve and protect the environment. Techniques include using composting to …

Tomato transplants are available at area nurseries. Use selections such as the new Rodeo tomato-Sunbright and other varieties that thrive in our area. Wait until late March to plant tomatoes in the garden, the soil is too cold for good growth. If you want to buy your transplants early when the selection is best, “pot …

Milberger’s Nursery is now fully stocked with Sunbrite, the variety that has been selected at the 2018 Rodeo Tomato. Sunbrite is a semi-determinate plant which produces high yields of extra-large, firm, oblate fruit that are uniform ripening and have an excellent smoothness. The fruit is oblate-shaped, uniform ripening, and ripens to a deep red color. …

This time of the year it is common for us to think about improving our landscapes. It is also a time of the year when new home purchases are common. New home buyers may have a whole landscape to plan and complete. There are several routes available to plan landscape improvements. One desirable option is …