It's Fall Y'all!

     Fall is a confusing time for plants in Texas.  Here, at this San Antonio nursery, The Garden Center, Crape Myrtles are entering dormancy, but, the afternoons are still a little warm for the pansies and snapdragons. People are eagerly shopping, though. 

     Now that the fall fertilizer has been spread, and we still aren’t receiving any rain, all you need to remember to do is to WATER!!!  Parts of Texas do not get the same moisture that other areas of the country do, during these cooler months.  So, established trees and shrubs should be watered as needed, but, new plants MUST have our continued help in order to survive.  A root stimulator is always recommended once a week for six weeks, for new plantings, along with twice a week watering schedule. Yes….twice a week watering.  It’s not that much and you’ll be glad you did, in the spring!  Those tiny roots need all the help they can get to start spreading.  You wanted to give it a home…now it's time raise it.

     Don’t forget the lawn!  One of the most important things, next to winterizing the lawn, is to water it, once a week. Yup! Even through the winter!  The ROOTS are still thirsty and strengthening below the soil.  Just because the grass is dormant doesn’t mean it doesn’t want a drink every now and again.  Don’t YOU get thirsty while you are sleeping?

     If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.  Our website, www.thegardencenter.com , is updated as often as possible. And, we can be found on Facebook. So, give us a visit and if you don’t find the answer to your question there, give us a call.  We’re here to help you learn to raise your plants.

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Take your shoes off and get grounded!
Take care, y'all

Tish