Every April is National Garden Month! What does that mean exactly? Well, it’s a time for you to celebrate gardening. You can improve the look of your lawn with a beautiful garden, involve the community and garden in groups, or teach your children how to garden. The possibilities are up to you and there’s plenty …

The new 2017 Milberger’s Fiesta Medals will go in sale starting Sat., April 1. Medals sell for $7.00 each with the proceeds going to the San Antonio Area Salvation Army.

Your garden isn’t just meant for fruits, vegetables, and pretty flowers. Add herbs to the mix. They add color and personality to any garden, and can make your garden look busy and lively. Take these tips with you for planting herbs. Some herbs can overtake your garden, but it’s nothing some crowd control can’t fix. …

Capture the beauty of an early Texas spring — plant ornamental trees and shrubs. They’re some of the first to flower 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 visually appealing all year. To …

 There is still time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to reduce summer weeds from germinating.  This is especially important if you were bothered by sandburs and/or crabgrass. Halt, Dimension, Crabgrass Preventer, Amaze and XL are good herbicides for the job.  Note that a second application should be applied in mid-June. To be ready for the …

Get ready for the spring season! San Antonio is notorious for being a town where the weather is constantly changing. In March, your lawn is going to experience a good deal of wet days as well as dry days, which is why it’s going to need some extra care this month. Here’s your lawn care …

Drift Roses came in looking spectacular. You can use them almost like a ground cover. Full sun application only. Drift Roses are a cross between ground cover and miniature roses is perfect for small gardens, combination planters and landscape borders. Low maintenance rose blooms spring through fall. Red, apricot, coral and peach. 3 gallon regularly …

February is still a winter month but now is the time to start spring planting in your garden! Fruit trees, vegetables, and more are ready to be planted in your backyard. Here’s what to plant: Vegetables – Plant potatoes, onions, and lettuce. Fruit – Plant avocado trees, pomegranates, blackberries and blueberries, and more. Just visit …

Roses in pots extend the scope and possibilities of gardening. Wide walkways can be highlighted with tubs of roses, entryways can be graced with the beauty and fragrance of roses. Miniature roses can dress up window boxes in the summer, and then be brought indoors in winter to perk up the house. We Have Your …

Are you spreading the love this February? Valentine’s Day is a day where you show your love and appreciation for your significant other. People even give their family members, coworkers, and neighbors a gift on this holiday. Valentine’s Day gifts traditionally include boxes of chocolate, jewelry, plush toys, and flowers and roses. It could be …