This Saturday ~Birds of Prey at the Nursery

Sat., June 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am FREE Your kids will enjoy this dramatic, close-up educational experience with Texas predatory birds. Raptor handlers from the Birds of Prey […]

Pruning the Storm Damage

Chainsaw Pruning Tree

Severe storms come and go and trees have adapted to them. Still, trees can sustain major damage. But with the correct pruning we can help accelerate their regrowth. Recently storms […]

Growing Roses In Your Containers

Yellow Rose

“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 […]

Lawn & Garden Tax Holiday

Tax holiday

THIS WEEKEND ~ SAT, May 25 thru Mon., May 27 ~ at Milberger’s  For Memorial Day Weekend we will not charge state sales tax on these items: > Soaker or […]

Monarch Butterflies

Annie Blakely

The Monarch butterflies have a complex lifecycle and individuals are in the San Antonio area seeking out nectar sources for food and milkweed plants on which to lay their eggs.  […]

Hacks For Keeping A Sustainable Garden

By Lucy Johnson, Freelance Writer and Sustainable Gardener In Texas, recent pushes towards sustainability and conservation across the state are opening up new possibilities for eco-friendly gardening. San Antonio benefits […]

Butterflies and Hummingbirds in your Backyard

Butterfly on flowers

The key to attracting butterflies to your landscape is to have both nectar producing and egg-laying plants available. Among the best nectar-producing plants are Gregg’s mistflower, milkweed, sunflower, and porterweed. […]

Citrosa ~ The Mosquito Plant

Cinrosa

The mosquito plant, Pelargonium Citrosum , also called the citrosa plant or citronella scented geranium, is highly recommended for keeping mosquitoes away. This plant is marketed as being specifically developed […]