Ornamental trees and shrubs are some of the first to flower so you can capture the beauty of an early Texas spring. Ornamental trees and shrubs and are early nectar sources for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. One of the keys to successful gardening is seasonal interest. It’s important to utilize plants that keep your garden …

CPS Green Shade Rebate OCT 2019 to APRIL 2020 The City of San Antonio and CPS Energy are partnering to encourage tree planting to save on cooling costs. Each year from October to April., CPS Energy customers can get up to five rebates by planting trees on their property. Customers can earn up to a …

Xeriscape means expansive, beautiful perennial beds with zero hassle. Hardscape that’s practical and eye-catching. Extended outdoor living spaces. Most importantly, a successful xeriscape incorporates plant material that uses less of our precious resources, particularly water. 1     Planning Think about what your landscape will look like during each season of the year. Will there be …

In South Texas Fall is for Planting. Most gardeners plant their vegetables in the spring to harvest in late spring to early summer. In most areas of Texas, it is possible to have a fall vegetable garden also, but it will need to be managed somewhat differently than a spring garden. Locating the garden If …

Milberger’s Pumpkin Patch and Monster MazeWe’re stacking the hay bales and piling up the pumpkins for our big Halloween event. Our famous hay maze is now ready to run and our pumpkin patch is ready for your photo opportunities. Staring next weekend, Sept 28, the Terror Train will be taking kids of all ages for …

Milberger’s Monster Maze will be open soon. Keep your eyes peeled. And watch your back.

Hundreds of fruit and citrus trees just arrived at the nursery just in time for fall planting. Growing Citrus in Patio Containers The easiest and surest way to avoid potential freeze injury to citrus plants is by planting trees in containers that can be rolled into a protected area at the onset of adverse weather. …

Now is the time to apply. Hy-Yield Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper with Dimension. Prevents cool season weeds from germinating and ruing your winter lawn and landscape. With the advent of cooler weather and rain, your roses will begin their heavy fall blooming season. Vegetable crops benefit from a side dressing of fertilizer to enhance …

Temperatures at night will become cooler as the month progresses encouraging the germination of the winter weeds. To reduce the quantity of weeds such as bedstraw, dandelions, thistle, henbit, beggars’ lice and chickweed in the lawn apply a preemergent such as Amaze, XL, or Dimension early in the month. The fall tomatoes will also respond …

Why is Milberger’s Nursery unloading truckloads of straw bales, and why is Roger so happy? Hint: