by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Medium Trees
Chinkapin Oak Chinkapin Oak – Quercus muehlenbergii The Chinkapin or Chinquapin, is a fair sized deciduous oak in the white oak group. At maturity this tree will reach 70 feet with a 30 foot canopy. A positive feature is that it can take up to 30 years to...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Best Trees, FAQ, Medium Trees
Bigtooth Maple Bigtooth maple Acer grandidentatum The Bigtooth maple is native of the Edwards Plateau and the Parker County area. This is an interesting small to medium tree. It can grow up to 50 feet and have a canopy of 30 feet. It works well in rough terrains and...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Holly, Shrubs
The Burford holly was discovered in Atlanta, Georgia’s Westview Cemetery in the 1900’s. A member of the Chinese holly family, it is an evergreen shrub that has been a proven winner for over 100 years. In the fall, they are covered with long lasting large red berries....
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Holly, Shrubs, Yaupon
Short Answer, Yes. Plants That Poison by Schmutz and Hamilton states that the poisonous parts on hollies are the berries. “The berries of all species are reported to be poisonous if eaten in quantity. The toxic principle is ilicin. Although not considered very...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Butterfly Gardening FAQ's, FAQ, Landscape & Fertilizers
From My Very Own Garden A garden design for children. Help your child plan and plant this miniature garden but let them be the primary gardener. Annual flowers are easiest to take care of and can be purchased inexpensively by the flat. Although seeds are the least...
