Landscape To-Do List for October
Stay wicked busy this month in your fall garden. From harvesting to planting to tidying up, there’s plenty to do to get it in gear for spring. October can be […]
Sun vs. Shade: The Right Plant for the Right Spot
At the nursery, plants always look pretty in the pot. But will they grow and thrive once you get them home? Most likely, yes — as long as they’re planted […]
It’s Almost Here
Milberegr’s Famous Pumpkin Patch and Monster Maze. The pumpkins are in and the corn stocks are being bundled. Pretty soon the ghost and goblins will arrive and you can get […]
A Watering Plan as Unique as You Are
Every landscape has its own quirks and charms. So ditch the one-size-fits-all advice and find out how much water your unique yard really needs. Living in Texas, we’re all accustomed […]
Ways To Water Well
While there are several watering methods you can use, some are more effective than others. Here’s a closer look at the top techniques, and the pros and cons of each. […]
Gardening in August? Without a Doubt
If you’re an early riser, there are a few odds and ends you can tackle in your landscape — even during these sizzling summer days. Even during the hottest times […]
The Zen of Xeriscape
A xeriscape is not rocks, decomposed granite, cactus, agaves, or rain barrels, although these could all be components of one. In its simplest form a xeriscape is minimal lawn, native […]
Cutback Now to Ensure Fall Blooms
Blooms may last longer in climates that are cooler than ours, but cooler climates do not have the potential for two spectacular bloom periods each year like we do in […]
Make Sure Your Sprinklers Sprinkle
Notice a ghostly mist lingering over your landscape? It’s the in-ground sprinklers screaming they are under pressure. You’ve probably seen it before, clouds of a foggy mist spewing out of […]
July Gardening Tasks
Plant fall tomatoes now. Select varieties that are determinate or semi-determinate, so they grow their foliage quickly and then concentrate on maturing their fruit before the cold weather arrives. To […]