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
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
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?
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
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...
Should I Deadhead My Kolanchoes?
Should I deadhead my Kolanchoes?As with most plants, it is a good idea to deadhead your Kolanchoes. It makes the plant more attractive and encourages new growth and future blooms. There is no need to leave the dead blooms on the plant because it will continue to...
How Do I Care For a Kalanchoe?
How do I care for a Kalanchoe that was given to me as a gift? Your Kalanchoe is a wonderful succulent (it can be put outside during warm weather but will not withstand cold temperatures). It makes a great houseplant, if given bright light such as from a southern...
What is the Average Annual Rainfall in Parker County?
What is the average annual rainfall in Parker County? It is considered to be 32 inches annually. We have been in a drought situation since 2006, so that number may be hard to attain this year.
How Do I Keep A Healthy Lawn
The three most important keys to obtaining a thick and healthy lawn are mowing, watering, and fertilizing. A thick and healthy lawn is the best weed control. The link below is for a publication written by Parker County Master Gardener Bob Starnes. “Turf Management...
Are there advantages treating St Augustine grass with ammonium sulfate?
Ammonium sulfate is an acid forming fertilizer that contains 21% nitrogen and is good for the alkaline soils of Parker County. It also helps maintain or can help reduce the pH in your soil. Other elements are tied up when the soil pH shows high alkaline levels and in...