Growing Asparagus in Central Texas

How to Grow Asparagus in Central Texas (Planting, Care, and Harvesting Guide) Growing asparagus in Central Texas is a long-term investment that pays off with decades of fresh, homegrown harvests. With proper planting, soil preparation, and seasonal care, asparagus crowns can produce for 20 years or more—even in our hot Texas climate. This guide covers when to plant asparagus in Central Texas, how to prepare your beds, and how to care for asparagus year after year for maximum yields. When to Plant Asparagus in Central Texas Plant asparagus crowns in [...]

By |2026-01-11T14:17:17-06:00January 11th, 2026|Vegetable Gardening, Plants|
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Oil Products for Insect and Disease Control

Using Horticultural Oils as Effective Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides Gardeners today can choose from a wide range of oil-based products that serve as effective alternatives to synthetic insecticides and fungicides. These products include oils refined from petroleum as well as oils extracted from plants and animals. In Central Texas landscapes, horticultural oils offer reliable pest and disease control with minimal environmental impact. Petroleum-Based Horticultural Oils Petroleum oils, including mineral oils, consist of highly refined paraffinic oils commonly sold as horticultural spray oil, summer oil, or white mineral oil. These modern [...]

By |2026-01-11T10:09:36-06:00January 11th, 2026|Disease, Insects|
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Tree Installation Fees 2026

Tree Installation Fees These are our basic installation fees. Pricing may vary depending on tree location and soil conditions. Trees over 100 gallon size and large palm trees will require a separate quote. If soil is shallow or clay based, additional soil may need to be brought in at an additional fee. All tree installations will require a mandatory delivery fee based on mileage. This charge is per trip, for as many trees that will fit on our trailer.    Install Fee:     50% of the retail price of [...]

By |2025-12-29T11:36:44-06:00December 29th, 2025|Trees|
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Ground Covers for the Shade in Central Texas

Do you need a ground cover that will thrive in the shade? Choosing a ground cover for the shade requires additional information. It is important to choose a ground cover that will thrive in the conditions that it will be living in. Remember to consider soil type, soil drainage and irrigation capabilities for the best long term outcome.      Asian Jasmine    Trachelospermum asiaticum This evergreen vine, native to Japan and Korea, grows 6"-18" tall and spreads about 3' wide. It will grow in sun or shade and is drought [...]

By |2025-12-29T11:18:45-06:00December 29th, 2025|Plants, Native Plants|
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Lace Bugs on Texas Persimmon

Are your Texas Persimmon trees looking sickly and dropping leaves? Many customers have reported that their Texas Persimmon trees are looking worse for wear in the heat of the summer. Not unexpectedly, Lace Bugs are showing up on Texas Persimmon this summer. The leaves appear "mottled" from the insects feeding on the undersides of the leaves with their sucking mouthparts. If you inspect the undersides of the leaves you will see little black "dots", which are the insect's excrement. This insect is tiny but visible to the naked eye. It [...]

By |2025-12-28T14:34:20-06:00December 28th, 2025|Insects, Plants, Native Plants|
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Fig Leaf Rust

Fig Leaf Rust is a common fungal disease affecting Fig trees in the South. When fig leaves start looking sad in late summer we get a lot of questions about what can be done. Most fig varieties are susceptible to a fungal disease called Fig Rust, and it is not uncommon to see symptoms of this fungus on stressed trees. What are the symptoms of Fig Leaf Rust?     Fig Rust symptoms begin as angular yellow-green flecks on the leaf. The spots become more yellow and eventually turn a [...]

By |2025-12-29T12:40:27-06:00October 12th, 2025|Disease, Fruit & Nuts, Plants, Trees|
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Webs on Ends of Tree Branches-Friend or Foe?

Webs Forming at Tips of  Tree Branches     Has anyone seen tips of tree branches that are covered in spider webs? We have! Ground spiders will often form disorganized webs at the tips of tree branches and raise their brood of thousands of tiny spiders there. Fortunately most of these webs are made by these harmless and beneficial spiders, and not by pests at all.  This web was made by a spider on a leaf of a young Live Oak.           We have seen examples [...]

By |2025-10-12T12:55:47-05:00October 12th, 2025|Insects, Plants, Trees|
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White Mold on Mulch or Potting Soil

Have you ever opened a bag of mulch, compost or potting soil only to find it is infested with white mold? Have you ever found a white moldy substance growing on or below the mulch in your yard? What is that white stuff on my soil or mulch? It is likely just a harmful saprophytic fungus that is busy at work decomposing organic matter in the mulch or soil. If the white fungus does not look string-like, it could be another fungus called Dog Vomit Slime Mold. Is the white [...]

By |2025-12-28T11:18:35-06:00September 30th, 2025|Disease, Plants|
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Pecan Varieties for Central Texas

PECANS: Mix early and late pollinators for best nut set. All varieties do better with a pollinator. Mature height and canopy width of 30 x 30 ft. Remember, Pecan trees do best in deep soil. If planted in the home lawn always check labels on insecticides, fungicides and herbicides before applying them to the lawn. If the label says "do not apply under the canopy of fruit or nut trees" use another option   Choctaw (Cho)– Late pollinating variety with very large nuts and soft-shell. Early bearing variety with good [...]

By |2025-09-23T13:12:48-05:00September 23rd, 2025|Fruit & Nuts, Plants, Trees|
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Tree Fest

Tree Fest 2025 begins on Wednesday, October 15 and runs through Sunday October 19. Hours are Mon-Sat from 8 to 5 and Sunday from 12 to 5. No early sales, please. The trees are gorgeous! Remember, do your homework before you decide which species of tree is best for your soil. We have a lot of information for you to consider, and we want you to be successful. We have a lot of information on our website and in our weekly newsletters for you to consult in order to make [...]

By |2025-09-15T15:22:57-05:00September 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|
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Lace Bugs on Texas Persimmon

  We've had a lot of samples of Texas Persimmon brought into the nursery lately with Lace Bug infestations. The leaves appear "mottled" from the insects feeding with their sucking mouthparts. The undersides of the leaves will have little black "dots" which are the insect's excrement. This insect is tiny but visible to the naked eye. It is named for the lacey appearance of its wings. It may be helpful to know that this insect is also a pest on Bur Oak and Lantana in Central Texas. Keep an eye [...]

By |2025-07-16T13:45:40-05:00July 16th, 2025|Insects, Plants|
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Hail Damage to Plants Recovery Guide

First, I'd like to say how sorry I am if your garden and landscape was damage by hail. While it is a fairly common occurrence in Central Texas, that doesn't make it any easier to take when one day you have a beautiful garden/yard and the next it is shredded.  Assess the damage The first thing that you should do is to assess the damage. Since hail storms often involve high winds, inspect trees for any damaged or broken limbs and locate any plants or trees whose stems were broken [...]

By |2025-06-02T14:21:53-05:00June 2nd, 2025|Vegetable Gardening, Plants, Trees, Succulents and Cacti, Yucca and Agave|
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