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Central Texas Gardening Tips for July
Gardening Tips for July in Central Texas: Fertilize: Give annuals a complete fertilizer. Water well before and after application. Deadhead and fertilize roses. Fertilize young fruit trees (except pears) with a 3-1-2 ratio product at 1-2 cups per inch of trunk … Continue reading
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May Gardening Tips for Central Texas
May Gardening Tips Remove the spent foliage only from spring flowering bulbs that have browned and died back. Then a good application of bone meal or 5-10-5 fertilizer is in order. Plant the following veggies now: Lima Beans, Snap Beans, … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Eyed Peas, Garden, Gardening in Austin, Gardening in Cedar Park, Gardening in Central Texas, Gardening in Texas, Green bean, Landscape Central Texas, May Gardening, native plants, Okra, Phaseolus lunatus, Plant Annuals, Plant Vegetables, Summer Squash, Sweet Potato, Tetragonia tetragonioides
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April Gardening Tips for Central Texas
April Gardening Tips for Central Texas: • Thin the fruit on your peaches (4-6″ apart) to encourage larger fruit. Thin apples and pears to one per cluster. • Plant the following veggies now: Lima Beans, Snap Beans, Beets, Black Eyed … Continue reading
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Why Garden for Wildlife
Why Garden For Wildlife Why should I garden for wildlife and certify my yard as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat site? 1. It’s fun! You’ll attract beautiful songbirds, cheerful butterflies and other interesting wildlife to your yard. Watching wildlife can be … Continue reading
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Create a Pet-Friendly Garden
Backyard Habitat By Doreen Cubie Create a Dog-Friendly Wildlife Garden With a little planning and the right mix of plants, homeowners can design a haven not only for wild animals but for pets as well! IS IT POSSIBLE to share … Continue reading
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