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Winter

Plants look good in the winter; activities, and maintenance to do in the winter; special features in the garden in the winter from wildlife visitors to home decoration projects.
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 Citrus SOS
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By David Abrego
In Plants, Winter
Posted March 9, 2021

Citrus SOS

Only time will tell how much post-freeze care our subtropical fruit trees will need. Before you count them out, there are a few factors to consider. All of us citrus tree lovers are concerned [...]

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 Palms Post-Freeze: Destroyed or Just Disfigured?
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By Mark Peterson
In Plants, Winter
Posted March 2, 2021

Palms Post-Freeze: Destroyed or Just Disfigured?

It was the duration of the freeze that played a significant role in survival. Some plants could not produce enough internal “anti-freeze” to survive. Palms are often planted by newcomers thinking [...]

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 Big Freeze Aftermath: Check Your Pipes and Plants
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By Brad Wier
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Winter
Posted February 22, 2021

Big Freeze Aftermath: Check Your Pipes and Plants

Our area hasn’t seen single-digit temps since the 1980s. So what garden tasks should take priority? First, check for leaks. Then assess your plants — or what’s left of them. This [...]

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 Big Freeze Aftermath: Give Your Irrigation System a Checkup
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By Seth Patterson
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Winter
Posted February 22, 2021

Big Freeze Aftermath: Give Your Irrigation System a Checkup

Your in-ground sprinkler system components could have sustained damage. Take these few steps now to avoid bigger, more costly problems later. The winter storm of the century swept across Texas [...]

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 Watch For These 5 Winter Weeds
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By Brad Wier
In Maintenance, Plants, Winter
Posted January 26, 2021

Watch For These 5 Winter Weeds

If you’ve been watering all winter, you may need to wage a war on weeds. Here are the five usual suspects to watch for. Cool temperatures and winter precipitation make picture-perfect growing [...]

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 Have a Hummingbird Garden in Winter
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By Brad Wier
In Plants, Starter Gardener, Wildlife, Winter
Posted January 19, 2021

Have a Hummingbird Garden in Winter

Hardy winter perennials like salvias and Turk’s caps typically thrive without any additional water. And they entice a spectacular show of some of the feistiest, freakiest hummingbirds of the [...]

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 Five Frosty Favorites For Your Winter Garden
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By Sasha Kodet
In Landscaping, Plants, Winter
Posted January 12, 2021

Five Frosty Favorites For Your Winter Garden

Cool and refreshing, these silvery selections create winter interest and stay strong all summer long.  Jack Frost may not be nipping at your plants much this year, but evergreen plant selections [...]

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 Plant Bulbs in Winter for Color in Spring
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By Mark Peterson
In Plants, Winter
Posted January 12, 2021

Plant Bulbs in Winter for Color in Spring

South Texas may not be famous for its tulips and daffodils. But with a little tender-loving care, you can coax a rainbow of springtime hues with a mix of bulbs, rhizomes and corms. For those of [...]

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 Your Winter Garden Is Calling To You
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By Guest Author
In Maintenance, Winter
Posted January 5, 2021

Your Winter Garden Is Calling To You

Tool maintenance and prepping your landscape for new plantings are two tasks you can tend to now.  Winter has arrived, but just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t spend time in your [...]

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 Keep Those Living Gifts Alive
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Maintenance, Outdoor Living, Plants, Winter
Posted January 5, 2021

Keep Those Living Gifts Alive

Got plants for Christmas? Keep them living long after the season of giving with a few simple tips. Did you get a plant for Christmas? Are you trying to keep it alive for at least a few weeks? [...]

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