10/15/2026
Hello Friends. Happy Fall (well you know it's Texas).
It is time for the following Yard and Garden updates.
1. Fertilize and add w**d preventers to your yard. Normally you should start this in September but with our crazy temperatures we can go October to November as long as there is no Frost coming. Pay attention to that.
2. Mulching for the fall and winter months. October to November. Before the 1st hard freeze.
Here are some really good rules to follow when mulching.
1. Water first. This gives the roots a strong base line and helps trap moisture in.
2. You need to mulch at least 2 to 3 inches deep. This is your target depth. If you need to reapply mulch check and see if the old mulch is moldy before adding new.
3. Keep it Off tree, shrub and stems. You do not want to see those mulch volcanoes around the base of any plant.
4. Avoid using hay or manure that you do not know where it came from. Some may contain harmful bugs, or pesticides.
Do Not Mulch around the following - They Do Not Like It
Lavendar, Russian Sage, Yarrow, Mediterranean Herbs, Bearded Irises, Succulents, Sedums, Evergreens, Lambs Ear, and any Native Reseeders,
Plants that Love Mulch are as follows - Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Hostas, Coral Bells, Fruit Trees.
And as always, Keep your thumbs green and let us know if we can be of help cleaning up your gardens and flower beds.
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