We are building a house on property that has no trees. Can you recommend some fast growing trees that will shade the house? There are important questions to consider before you start selecting trees. First, consider why there are no trees on the property. It may be...
Is There a List of Native Shrubs and Trees For Parker County?
Please discuss native plants for Parker County. For best results, we recommend that you use plants that are native to our area, or have been proven to be adaptable to the soils and climate of Parker County. These plants will thrive with a reasonable amount of care,...
Can I be Firewise and keep my trees?
How can I be Firewise and keep my trees? Preparing your property for fire does not mean removing all your trees. There are many things you can do to make your home resistant from embers or fires that may involve simply removing overhanging branches or limbing trees up...
When Do I Fertilize Newly Planted Leyland Cypress?
First always have a soil test on the area before planting any tree. Newly planted and younger trees should probably not be fertilized at planting because it can damage new roots, unless soil test shows need. This is an issue that has yet to be resolved. Some research...
Is Lava Rock A Good Mulch For Crape Myrtle?
The problem with using a product like lava rock, as mulch is it is difficult to work around. Rarely can any plant be left alone and not eventually require attention and when this happens if you have to deal with lava rock, you may regret using that material. It also...
Recommended varieties of peaches for Parker County
From the real dirt A Gardening Handbook for Parker County: Below is a list of recommended Peach Tress. Very Early Late Bicentennial Redskin* Dixieland* Early Jefferson* Sentinel Harvester* Very Late Ranger* Frank Ouchita Gold* Mid-Season Parade* Majestic* ...
Texas Persimmon
This a great small Texas native. It is deciduous with a slow growth rate and minimal water needs after established. Great for…
Texas Mountain Laurel
This small evergreen is a great tree for small to medium areas. It will work well in partial shade to full sun. This is a showy Texas…
Shantung Maple
Shantung Maple Acer truncatum Native to China, the Shantung Maple is a small, rounded, deciduous understory tree that typically grows…
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
Virburnum rufidulum Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained loams and even in the soils of Parker…