Why Garden in Containers?

There are a lot of reasons to choose to garden in containers. Containers can be decorative masonry with lacquered colors   or they can be the classic red clay flower pots. […]

July Gardening Tasks

If you had grub damage in the lawn last year it is time to apply a soil insecticide to control this year’s grubs before they grow too large to control. […]

Planting Aquatic Plants

Aquatic plants nursery

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 […]

Vitex – The Texas Lilac

Vitex

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 […]

Milberger Donations Go To Salvation Army

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.

Texas Superstars for Full Sun

Petuinias

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 […]

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly

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, […]

Spring Vegetable Gardening Seminar

David teaching

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 […]

What You Can Do in Your Garden Now

gardening

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 […]