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Pond Ecology: the
ease of maintaining a healthy, self maintaining
balance in
your pond. More of the free seminar presented by The
Pond Crew at Milberger's Nursery. 210-497 3760. |
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Milberger's Quarterly
Blood Drive. A$10 Milberger Gift Certificate , and
a gift and full cholesterol profile. for each donor.
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (210) 497-3760. |
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Sat. May 24-9am to
5pm |
The Eleventh Annual San
Antonio Festival of Flowers. Featuring the
popular "City Wide Plant Exchange", Indoor Gardening
Mall, "Ask the Experts" Booth and the SAWs plant give
away. Alzafar Shrine, 901 N Loop 1604. Adult
Admission $5. (210)930-1100
www.SAFestivalofFlowers.com |
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Jerry's Tips
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This newsletter is
sponsored by:
Milberger's Nursery and Landscaping
3920 North Loop 1604 E.
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-497-3760
charles@milbergernursery.com |
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Three exits east
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Stage
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Landscaping is said to
increase home value by as much as 20 percent!
Overgrown and visual clutter doesn't sell - rethink
the gnome family. Yellow draws attention and evokes a
buying emotion. Curb appeal is said to be a "15
second" decision! |
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Remember basics:
Edge, mow, rake, trim, fertilize, mulch and water.
Showcase the yard and get the buyer out of the
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Cell: 210-454-3821
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Dr. Jerry
Parsons is a Horticulture Specialist with
the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
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Dr. Calvin
Finch, Director of Water Resources, San
Antonio Water System (SAWS), and
Horticulturist.
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THE
GARDENING NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
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May
is the month of Festival of Flowers, San
Antonio's annual gathering of gardeners. It's
is an event to shop for
beautiful and unusual plants, quality products and
services, landscaping ideas, and expert advice on
gardening and outdoor living environments.
To get a discount on admission
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Plant &
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Visit
Milberger's to sample various kinds of
turf grass that thrive in our climate.
CLICK HERE . |
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What are the
best mowing levels for the various grasses
again? My son has a lawn mowing business and
he wants to get it right. Mow St.
Augustine grass at three – four inches tall
for best performance. Bermuda grass should be
mowed at the lowest level possible on the
mower, usually 1.5 inches. Mow zoysia grass at
two inches, and buffalo grass at five inches
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LAWN CARE |
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SELECTING A TURFGRASS THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU |
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The oak flowers are
such a mess. When I sweep them up are they good for
anything? Yes, they are loaded with nutrients such
as nitrogen and they decompose quickly. Put them in
the compost pile or in the garden as a mulch.
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Articles CLICK
THE LINK TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE |
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You can now find
varieties of geraniums, like the
"violet" that will grow and thrive in full
summer sun. |
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Special Plants
Being Tested for South Texas. By
Dr. Calvin Finch.
Smarter watering and and clever gardening
practices (xeriscape gardening and gardening
with plants are are native or adaptable to our
climate) have helped reduce the draw on our
limited water supply over the last twenty
years. The Texas Cooperative Extension Service
and the Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
have been testing and introducing new plants
that thrive with very little water.
READ THE ARTICLE. |
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Foundation
Shrubs and Taller Shrubs. By Dr. Calvin Finch.
Look for nandinas and hollies to perform as the basic
foundation shrubs for your San Antonio xeriscape. You
will find these shrubs and in many different sizes
that you can place so they will suit the spot you
choose for them and not over grow the area. READ
THE ARTICLE |
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Proper Watering and
Dry Weather Plant Care.
By Dr. Jerry Parsons.
We have had a dry and windy spring and we are looking
towards a hot and dry summer ahead. Special attention
must be paid to the application of water to your newly
established plants. Read this article to see how drip
irrigation, night-time watering and the used of mulch
will keep your plants watered at the same time it will
save on you water bill. READ
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The Basic Elements of
a Water Feature. You will find it pretty easy and
economical to add a water pond, a stream or pondless
water fall to your landscape. You will find water
gardening an ecologically sound way to benefit your
garden beds and lawn.
READ THE ARTICLE |
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MORE ON WATER GARDENING IN SAN ANTONIO |
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CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR
FREE POND CREW SEMINARS ON WATER GARDENING |
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Milberger's Gardening South Texas
on KLUP Radio (am
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Read
Calvin Finch's weekly column
in Saturday’s San Antonio
Express-News posted here each
week.
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