by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Fruits & Vegetables
Chayote Description – Also known as the Vegetable Pear and the Mirliton, this vegetable is a member of the cucurbit family. The fruit is light green in color and pear shaped. The fruit is produced on vigorous growing vines that are cold sensitive. Culture...
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....
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...
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...
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...
