The Texas mountain laurel is among the most noticeable plant that is blooming now. It is noticeable for the purple blooms that decorate the evergreen foliage, but it is also noticeable for the fragrance of those blooms. I have always described the fragrance as the same as that of grape bubble gum we used to …

The chilly weather reminds us that we will be spending more time indoors and having guests to entertain at home. It is time to consider sprucing up the house with some amazing greenery . Our greenhouses are chock full with many types of plants to choose from.

Activity is picking up in our certified butterfly garden. Gulf Fritillary butterflies are arriving and Monarchs are on their way. Consider a butterfly garden. It’s a rewarding family activity. We can help.

Hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, climbers, miniatures and tree roses. Our largest selection ever. Milberger’s regularly carries over fifty varieties of Antique and Modern roses that are recommended by Texas A&M and the San Antonio Rose Society.

Just arrived, a new shipment of 5 gallon Arctic Frost and Orange Frost Satsuma oranges. These are two of the most cold tolerate citrus trees available grown on their own root stock. These are hard to find and supplies are limited.

We would like to announce that Milberger Landscaping & Nursery has been selected to receive the Small Business Excellence Award for 2018 in the Nurseries & Gardening category. This recognizes small businesses that serve San Antonio. Each year we identify companies that we believe have achieved outstanding success in the San Antonio area. These are …

Plant the cole crops and other greens by transplants now. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Swiss chard, collards, are among those available at area nurseries. If the birds are damaging your ripe tomatoes on the vine, try harvesting the fruit early, as soon as it shows a color change from green.  They will ripen in …

The most beautiful and productive gardens beds are the result of planning the size, shape and location. In South Texas it is important to select plants and blooms that are well adapted to our climate. Milberger’s is your best source of bedding, plants, and flowers with fresh stock arriving on a regular basis and the …

May is a good time to plant the heat-tolerant, summer-blooming perennials. Gold Star esperanza has yellow bell-shaped flowers. They have begun blooming now and will bloom until Thanksgiving. I specify the Gold Star selection because it has superior blooming characteristics compared to the old-fashioned selections. The blooms are large, and they show up on the …

Why Do We Prune? Pruning is one of the most important practices in growing beautiful roses. Pruning is the way that the rose bush gets a “face lift” – a renewal. With rare exception, blooms are produced on new growth. Pruning promotes new growth; thus produces blooms. The life of the bush is extended by …