Q: My boxwood hedge has a funny color to it, is something wrong and what do I need to do? A: Boxwood, particularly Japanese Boxwood will change colors in cold, but will return to normal color in spring. The last growth of the season is sometimes freeze burned which is not a problem. Simply cut it off before or as the new growth begins.… Continue reading
My perennial plants have died back, what do I do now
Q: A lot of my perennial plants have died back and look bad what do I need to do now?A: Many perennial plants normally die back every year. Some may die back more than others. So in general I recommend cutting most perennials either all the way to the ground or at least half to two thirds. … Continue reading
Early Start for Better Tomato Crop
Early Start for Better Tomato CropTomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in Texas gardens. Learning more about growing them will aid you in harvesting a maximum crop. Tomatoes will grow in almost any type of soil with good drainage and at least 6 hours of daily sunlight. Now is the time to begin preparing your tomato bed. Tomatoes will produce best with lots of organic matter in the soil… Continue reading
Rose Pruning in Mid-February
Rose Pruning in Mid-Februaryby Carol Wood and Elizabeth Milam (Or MCMGs’) Mid February is time to start pruning roses to tidy up their appearance; control size; and improve their vigor, growing habits and bloom. One exception is climbing roses which bloom on last year’s growth and should be pruned after flowering.
Proper pruning shears are a must. A sharp pair of bypass (scissor like) shears will not crush the cane left… Continue reading
Black gnats brought in with plants
Q: I have all these black gnats or some kind of small fly in my house and I did not have them before I brought some of my plants in for the winter, they are driving me crazy but are they some thing that I need to be concerned about for my plants and if so what do I need to stop them? A: What you have are called Fungus Gnats… Continue reading