PCMG Admin | Parker County Master Gardener Association

Water Conservation Day

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Over Watering

The City of Weatherford has declared October 8th as Water Conservation Day. Parker County Master Gardeners will discuss drip irrigation, composting, soil preparation, lawn care, and drought tolerant plants. First Monday Grounds from 10:00-2:00 p.m....

Salvia/Sage Water Needs

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, FAQ, Over Watering, Salvia, Salvia Leucantha

Do salvia planted in full sun need lots of water? Salvias/sages do not require a great deal of water. Over watering can rot the roots so we list them as either low water usages (supplemental watering only during periods of drought) or medium water usages (1 inch of...

Mexican Sage Turned White and Dying

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Over Watering, Salvia Leucantha, Shrubs

I’ve planted six Mexican sage bushes through my property. Initially they were beautiful with purple flowers and now they’ve all turned white and dying. Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) is drought tolerant but does require more water when being established. I would...

When is the Best Time to Transplant Nandinas?

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Shrubs, Transplants

Container grown plants can be planted any time throughout the year. Fall and winter are great times to transplant shrubs and trees. If there is a need to transplant an established plant, it is best done during the fall or winter months because this allows the plant to...

Cucumber Transplant Issues

by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Fruits & Vegetables, Transplants

I transplanted some healthy cucumber transplants. In a few days, the middle of the stems dried up no bigger than a string. Above and below the shrunken stem the plant looked healthy with diameter of the stems the size of a pencil. After a few days, tops of the plants...

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Water Conservation Day

Salvia/Sage Water Needs

Mexican Sage Turned White and Dying

When is the Best Time to Transplant Nandinas?

Cucumber Transplant Issues

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