Gardening
- Indoors
- Fortunate Bamboo
- Monkey Tree
- Outdoors
- Grass, Ornamental
- Monkey Grass (Giant Liriope muscari; Lily Turf)
- Flowers (Perrenials)
- Lantana
- Salvia, Tanami Red Hybrid
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Salvia Tanami Series
(05/25)
- Full sun
- Size: 12-15" tall; 12-15" wide
- Hardiness Zones: 8a-11b
- Salvia's strong scent is a deterrent for rabbits
- Trim or pinch tips continuously for nonstop blooming
- In early spring, you may wish to prune it a third to halfway back to produce
thicker, more compact foliage and a shorter flowering plant
- Pruning may delay flowering for several weeks, but it is important if you want
to prevent leggy plants
- On the other hand, if you want to encourage the plant to assume its maximum
natural shape, however tall, only pick-prune
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Spanish Lavender, Anouk
(05/25)
- Growing Zone: 6-10
- Hardiness Zone: 7a-9a (15 deg F)
- Deer and rabbits do not eat it
- Deadhead spent flowers to keep blooms coming
- Shear back the plant by up to a third in fall to encourage compact, sturdy growth
-
Sundrops Texas Primrose (Calylophus drummondianus)
- Purchased at Shades of Green
- Perennial
- Full sun; it thrives in the intense summer sun and heat
- Hardiness: Zones 6-9; root-hardy to at least 5 deg F, possibly colder
- Blooms spring to fall
- Size: 8-12" tall
- Water every other day
- Tolerant of dry, poor soils
- Foliage turns reddish in fall
- In early spring, prune sundrops back near the woody base to promote a
tidy mound of uniform growth
- Plants can also be lightly sheared or deadheaded throughout the season
- Do not plant sundrops in heavy clay soil
- This plant spreads quickly by underground rhizomes
- Deer and rabbit resistant due to its slightly bitter foliage
- Shrubs
- Japanese Boxwood
- Holly
- Indian Hawthorne (unknown color)
- Nandina, "Firewpower" and "Obsession"
- Trees
- Crepe Myrtle -- three (2 are white, 1 is light pink -- almost lavender)
- Oak, not Live Oak -- two
- Oak, some type of Live Oak -- one
- Future Plants
- Full Sun
- Partial/Full Shade
- Plant Zone of Frisco, TX
- Plants Recommended by Frisco Lakes
-
Tree and Plant List, Draft @ friscolakes.net
(02/25)
- Frisco Lakes Garden Club
- They have gardens at the Westside Center
- Club meets twice a year, Jan and Oct
- They have an email list for all participants
- There is a waiting list to get a garden bed; list costs $5 per year
- This would get me on the main mailing list where they exchange gardening information
- Gene (genevano@aol.com) is the Garden Club President
- Suggested/Approved Plants
- Tall Planter
- Outdoor Furniture
- Firepit
- Solar Lights
- Patio
- Stabilizer for decomposed granite
- Stone
-
King Stone Supply
(07/25)
- 1707 Old Witt Rd, Frisco, TX 75036
- NE corner of Witt Rd (N-S) and Old Witt RD (E-W)
- SW corner of FM 423 and King Rd
- FM 423 N > Stonebrook Pkway W > Witt Rd N > Old Witt Rd E
- Urban Buggy Golf Carts on NE corner
- Office: 469-664-0001 and 469-424-4053
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm; Sat: 7:30am-2:00pm
- What I need
- Oklahoma patio flagstone ($250/ton)
- Oklahoma chop block (coping; $275/ton)
- Filler: sand, etc
-
Jewell
(07/25)
- 9850 John W. Elliott Dr, Frisco, TX 75033
- North of Main St and west of First St
- Main St E > World Cup Way N > Technology Dr E > John Elliott Dr N (on E side)
- Phone: 972-335-4122
- Hours: M-F: 7am-4pm
- Crepe Myrtle Roots
- Avoid cutting roots larger than 3 inches in diameter.
-
How Do I Stop the Sap Suckers from a Removed Crape Myrtle @ familyplotgarden.com
(08/25)
- To stop the crape myrtle from coming up from the roots, you can apply a
phenoxy herbicide product like Dicamba or 2,4D. The herbicide will kill the roots
too. You can also use sucker stopper which is a plant growth regulator.
- Spray shoots with a broadleaf herbicide
- Small roots are feeder roots (as opposed to structural roots that hold the tree up)
- Roundup
- One of the best root killers for trees is Round-Up (glyphosate)
- Glyphosate may be absorbed through young bark or exposed roots.
- Glyphosate is non-selective, meaning all types of plants are susceptible
- Roundup will kill Lantana
- Vinegar
- Mix a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and pour it into the holes
drilled into the tree stumps. This is a very old method of killing tree stumps.
- GoGreen Outdoor Services LLC
- Alex Chavez (214-554-6071)
- PO Box 1471 Rowlett, TX 75030
- Email: go.greenservices@icloud.com
- Phone: (214) 971-9818 (Virginia in the office)
- Phone for Zelle: 214-554-6071
- Big Bowl Planter
- Door wreath: 18" diameter with 3" loop
- Flower box: 36" W x 24" H
- Patio wall art
- Calloway's Garden Center & Nursery (Little Elm, TX)
- 1801 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068
- SE corner of FM 423 and Martin Way
- ~2000 feet north of Frisco Main Street
- Daily: 9am-6pm
- 214-436-8973
-
Cristina's Garden Center
(11/24)
- 14400 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
- Mon-Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-4:00pm
- NE corner of Preston Rd and Corinth Ln
- E on Eldorado Pkway ==> Preston Rd N ==>
past Panther Creek Pkway ==> north of Corinth Lane
- Christina's North Dallas
- 6250 Mapleshade Ln, Dallas, TX 75252
- 972-599-2033
- Christina's Central Dallas
- 4617 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
- Phone: 214-357-5626
- Plants
-
Lowe's Plants, Bulbs & Seeds
(02/25)
-
Moon Valley Nursery
(02/25)
- 1900 I-35E, Carrollton, TX 75006
- On the northbound access road of I-35, just north of Luna Rd
- Phone: 469-954-8870
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30am-6:00pm; Sun: 9:00am-5:00pm
- They do NOT carry Nandina Firepower
-
Outdoor Warehouse
(04/25)
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30-5:00; Sat: 8:00-1:00
- Plano
- Plano: 972-423-4001
- 1212 Municipal Ave, Plano, TX 75074
- East of 75; South of 14th St
- Lewisville
- Phone: 469-807-8663
- 2791 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
- West of 35E; South of 121 and North of George Bush
- FM 423 S ==> Hebron W ==> I-35 S ==> behind Crash Champions Collision Repair
- I-35 S ==> Frankford loop E ==> Josey Rd N ==> Frisco
- THEY have Nandina Firepower (2-3' x 2-3'; 3 gal; $22.50) -- not in Plano
- Plants
- Pardner's Garden & Feed Store
- 8960 Alpha Ave, Frisco, TX 75034
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-12:00pm; Sun: closed
- May not have that many actual plants; lots of pots
-
Ruibal's Plants of Texas
(02/25)
- 3646 Rosemeade Pkway, Dallas, TX 75287
- SE corner of Marsh Lane and Rosemeade Pkway
- You can buy mint for $3
- Shades of Green
- East Frisco
- 7401 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
- NW corner of Coit Rd & Rolator Rd (becomes Stonebrook Pkway)
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:00am-4:30pm; Sun: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Celina
- 1213 E Sunset Blvd, Celina, TX 75009
- North on Preston Rd ==> past 380 ==> past Prosper Trail ==> past Outer Loop ==>
E on Sunset Blvd (Brookshire's)
- Tractor Supply Co is across Preston Rd
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:00am-5:30pm; Sun: 12:00am-5:00pm
- Plants
- Nandina, Fire Power: 3-gallon pot for $35.00
- Lantana: yellow, cream, pink, lavender, New Gold, Texas
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St. John's Wort
- Vincas
- Walmart
- Mulch
- Bender Board Edging
- Hardscape
- Garden Hose
- Gnomes & Pots
- Rodent Repellent
- Mosquitoes
- Mosquito-repellent flowers: lavender, marigold, lemongrass, catnip, rosemary,
basil, scented geranium (Citronella), Bee Balm, mint, flossflower, sage, and Allium
-
Mosquito Repelling Gardens @ massaudubon.org
(03/25)
- Lemon Balm, Marigold, Lemon Verbena, Scented Geranium, Nasturtium,
Catmint nepeta, Sweet Annie, Lemongrass
- Rabbits Repellent
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32-oz Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit Repellent @ homedepot.com ($14.47; Aisle 49, Bay 04)
(04/25)
- Primary Active Ingredient: Putrescent Whole Egg Solids
- The formula is rain resistant
- Animals' natural aversion to this scent will never diminish
- This product does not have to be rotated with other repellent brands
- Apply once during a dry period; repeat application a week later, then approximately
once per month thereafter
-
Rabbit Scram @ homedepot.com (2 lbs; $11.75)
(04/25)
- Granules: dried blood, garlic, white pepper, cloves, meat meal, red pepper
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Rabbit Scram @ lowes.com (not in store; 2 lbs; $11.75)
(04/25)
-
Rabbits @ gardendesign.com
(04/25)
- Young rabbits will sample and eat many plants that their parents would not touch
- Rubber snakes
- Create your own spray
- Mix 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder,
1 teaspoon of pure-castile liquid soap, and five cups of water
- Pour into a spray bottle and shake to combine the ingredients
- Spray plants rabbits usually nibble on
-
Homemade Rabbit Pepellent @ youtube.com
(04/25)
- Method #1
- Fill a 1-gallon jug with warm water
- 1 tbsp dish soap
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Shake the jug and leave in the sun to mix
- Transfer to a spray bottle
- Spray in the early evening (shortly before sundown)
- Spray the plants at the border of a garden
- Spray the plants every 2-3 days or after a rain
- Method #2
- Use other spicy materials
- Amounts to use in 1 gallon of repellent
- 5-8 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper
- A few grinds of black pepper
- Consider raw eggs
- Try blood meal or bone meal
- Purchase predator urine
- Try commercial organic products
- Plant rabbit-resistant plants (this may be unreliable):
Yarrow, Foxglove, Digitalis, Lilac, Elderberry, and Yucca
- Method #3 (Fences and Traps)
- Chicken-wire Fence (1-2.5-cm holes)
-
Homemade Deer & Rabbit Repellent @ 2wilsonbrosgardens.com
(04/25)
- Rabbits & Flowers
- Article in "Frisco Lakes Lifestyle"
- Rabbits don't like geraniums
- In N21, rabbits ate pansies, petunias, and marigolds
- Rabbits did not eat lavender, sage, lemon grass, and rosemary
- Rabbits like marigolds, pansies, petunias, and gazanias
- Rabbits are repelled by pentas, caladiums, hibiscus, bacopa, and perilla
- Shnaubelt lists mistflower, wild bergamot, horsemint, lemon mint, Blackfoot daisy,
purple or pink skullcap, shrubby boneset (white mistflower), azure sage, autumn sage,
black-eyed Susan, blanket flower, butterfly weed, candytuft, Texas Lantana, and
mealy cup sage
-
Battling Bunnies in the Garden @ northerngardener.org
(04/25)
- Many gardeners swear by human or animal hair and human urine
- Many commercial repellents are infused with the scent of fox urine
- The problem with smell- and taste-related solutions is that they dissipate
after rain, so they often need to be reapplied
- Onions, garlic, marigolds, lavender, catnip -- many plants are credited with
being deterrents to rabbits
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Bee Better Natural, War on Rabbits, Goodbye Rudbeckia @ beebetternatually.com
(05/25)
- Rabbits like black- and brown-eyed Susans, Echinacea spp., coneflowers,
Zinnia elegans, zinnias, Coreopsis spp., tickseed, and lettuce
- "I've yet to lose baptisia, bee balm, catmint, daffodils, daylilies, foxglove,
fritillary, hellebore, iris, lamb's ear, lavender, lungwort, peony, salvia, and yarrow"
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Rabbits @ gardendesign.com
(04/25)
- Young rabbits will sample and eat many plants that their parents would not touch
- Rubber snakes
- Rabbits will eat just about anything, and they will adapt and adjust
to what's available
- It's hard to classify any plant as truly rabbit proof
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Plants that Rabbits Love to Eat and Plants that Repel Rabbits @ thespruce.com
(03/25)
- Rabbits love: pansy, petunia, snapdragon, zinnas, Daylily, Iris, Daisy, Tulip
- Rabbits love: Hawthorn, rose
- Plants that repel rabbits: Azelae, Boxwood, Butterfly bush
- Plants that repel rabbits: Peony, Primrose
- Plants that repel rabbits: Geranium, Pot Marigold, Vinca, Wax Begonia
- Bulbs that repel rabbits: Daffodil, Hyacinth
-
Azalea @ eatingguide.rabbitholehay.com
(03/25)
- Rhododendrons, including azaleas, are highly toxic to rabbits and other small pets.
Wild rabbits know to stay away from azaleas. All parts of the plant are toxic
including leaves, stems, flowers, and roots.
-
19 Rabbit-Resistant Plants for Your Flower Garden @ bhg.com
(04/25)
- Rabbit-resistant perennials such as salvia, the groundcover vinca and colorful
flowers such as snapdragon
- Lantana, sweet alyssum, French marigolds, Ageratum (floss flower), Cleome,
Geraniums, Strawflower, Milkweed
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20 Plants and Flowers that Rabbits Don't Eat @ hgtv.com
(04/25)
- Allium (Ornamental Onions) -- perennial (bulbs)
- Anise Hyssop (2-6 feet tall)
- Bee Balm (1-3 feet tall)
- Catmint (1-2 feet tall)
- Daffodil (rabbits avoid the bulbs)
- Daylily (2-6 feet tall)
- Iris (1-3 feet tall)
- Lamb's Ear (18" tall)
- Lavender (1-2 feet tall)
- Peony (2-7 feet tall)
- Salvia (1-5 feet tall)
- Veronica (1-2 feet tall)
- Yarrow (2-3 feet tall)
-
12 Deer-Resistant Perennials @ pettittigardencenter.com
(05/25)
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Coreopsis
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Leucanteumum (Shasta Daisy) -- deer and rabbit resistant; use a lot of water
- Lenten Rose (Helleborus)
- Fragrant Dianthus (small carnations) -- deer and rabbit resistant
- Lavendula (Lavender) -- deer and rabbit resistant
- Lupine
- Perovskia (Russian Sage)
- Nepeta (Catmint) -- also Bee Balm, Agstache, and Salvia
- Campanula (Bellflower)
-
Humane Way to Keep Critters Out of Your Yard @ housedigest.com
(03/25)
- A little bit of unwashed human hair can be enough to convince critters that
predators are nearby and your yard should be avoided
- Spread the hair liberally around the perimeter of your yard to keep the
bunnies at bay
- The scent of human hair doesn't last very long, so replace it regularly
- For more options, you can also throw dog and cat hair into the mix
-
Our Favorite Rabbit-Resistant Plants @ hgtv.com
(02/25)
- Lantana, Sweet Alyssum, Marigolds, Snapdragons, Geraniums, Vincas,
Salvia, Milkweed
-
Plan a Landscape that Rabbits Hate @ artitree.com
(02/25)
- Rodents
-
Humane Ways to Keep Critters Out of Your Yard @ housedigest.com
(03/25)
- Mice, voles, and squirrels find daffodil bulbs toxically repellent
- Purple coneflower and lemongrass also keep rodents out
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Plants and Herbs that Repel Mice @ backyardboss.net
(03/25)
- Mint (mice, rats, and squirrels), Catnip, Lavender, Daffodils (mice and rabbits)
- Peppermint, Lavender, Oregano, Garlic, Daffoldils, Onions, Marigolds,
Rosemary
- Characteristics
- Boxwood actually repels rabbits
- Grows to 4' to 5' high and wide
- Best grown in evenly moist, well-drained soils
- Needs less water once established
- Provide full to part sun
- Feed in spring with an all-purpose fertilizer
- Hardy to Zone 6 (-10 degrees F)
- Sources
- Maintenance
- Rabbits don't eat Burford Holly
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Burford Holly @ plantingtree.com
(03/25)
- Mature Size: 6-8 ft tall; 8-10 ft wide
- White blooms and red berries
- It has high deer, rabbit, insect, and disease resistance
- This holly does not require pruning, but they tolerate it well if you prefer
to keep them a certain size or shape
- Plant your Dwarf Burford Holly hedge anytime of the year
- It has a naturally round, fat shape
- Buy Dwarf Burford Holly
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Dwarf Burford Holly @ lowes.com
(03/25)
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5 Reasons to Grow Dianthus (Pinks) @ rootsplants.co.uk
(10/25)
- Most dianthus species will bloom from May or early June
- A breeder successfully developed varieties that don't set seed and
therefore bloom for months
- Dianthus smell like warm spice, vanilla or cloves
- Some of the most strongly scented varieties include 'Memories', "Tickled Pink',
and 'Passion"
- Dianthus petals have a sweet, spicy flavor; them stems are quite bitter
- Dianthus prefer full sun (England) with well-drained soil
- They have no pests or diseases, dont't need feeding, and have excellent
drought tolerance
- Dianthus are perennials, but they do get a little woody after six years or so
- You can take cuttings from existing plants
- Cut down the dead stems and foliage to around 1 inch in late autumn or
early winter (England)
- Dianthus barbatus is commonly called Garden Pinks (as in pinking shears)
- Pinks come in white, red, purple, yellow, and even green
- Dianthus doesn't need any frost protection in the UK
-
Bath's Hardy Pinks Love Texas @ neilsperry.com
(10/25)
- Hardy to Zones 3-9
- Dianthus gratianopolitanus (cheddar pinks)
- It has a clove-like fragrance
- Winter-hardy from Texas clear into Canada
- Summer-hardy from Canada clear into Texas
- Flowers in mid-spring with single lavender-pink, quarter-sized blooms
- Extremely fragrant; clove-like aroma
-
Dianthus 'Ideal Mix' @ txmg.org
(10/25)
- Annual, Short-lived Perennial
- Zone: 6a – 8b
- Bloom Time: May to Frost
- Tolerates: Deer, Rabbits
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Dianthus @ plants,ces.ncsu.edu
(10/25)
- This plant is resistant to damage by deer but will be eaten by rabbits
- Rabbits eat Indian Hawthorn
- Sources
- Characteristics
- Basic information
- Indian Hawthorn is winter hardy from hardiness zones 8 to 10
- It is not cold tolerant
- This shrub prefers full sun
- It is a member of the Rosaceae or rose family
- Moist, well-drained soils are needed although established shrubs have
some drought tolerance
- Pruning is best done after flowering in the spring
- This shrub is browsed and enjoyed by deer
-
Indian Hawthorn in North Texas @ convingtonnursery.com
(09/25)
-
How to Grow and Care for Indian Hawthorn @ thespruce.com
(09/25)
- This shrub has a relatively slow growth rate and should be planted
in the early spring
- Rabbits
- Pruning
-
Pruning Indian Hawthorn @ plantaddicts.com
(02/25)
- Perform rejuvenation pruning in early spring if necessary
- If a plant that has been neglected or badly pruned in the past, you can cut it
back hard to encourage more dense growth
- Hard pruning needs to be done early in the growing season so the shrub has
adequate time to recover before the winter
- Between February and March is the recommended time for hard pruning
- Cut back growth by half during these months to encourage new growth
-
Indian Hawthorn Growing Profile @ thespruce.com
(02/25)
- This shrub does best in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight
on most days
- Leaf Spot Disease
-
Leaf Spot Disease Appearing on Indian Hawthorn @ lsuagcenter.com
(03/25)
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Treating Leaf Spot on Indian Hawthorns @ nola.com
(03/25)
- The disease needs wet foliage to infect the leaves
- Young, expanding leaves are most susceptible to infection
- Avoid wetting the foliage when you irrigate, plant in sunny spots where the
foliage will dry fast, and avoid locations with limited airflow
- Practice good sanitation by raking up the leaves on the ground
- Choose resistant varieties -- Eleanor Tabor (light pink), Sonata Spring (white),
Snow White or Snow (white), and Clara (white)
- Begin fungicide applications as soon as new growth is evident during spring,
and make repeated applications every 10 to 14 days until hot weather sets in
- Information
- Tips
- Roundup will kill Lantana
-
Planting Lantana @ plantaddicts.com
(09/25)
- You can transplant lantana with some special care. Springtime or Autumn is the
best time to do this. Make sure the weather is cool. You will also have to water your
plants well until they are established again in their new spot.
- If you prune them, leave at least one third of the plant. Prune them in the spring.
- You can propagate new plants from cuttings. Cut off a section of new growth and
remove the lower stems. Plant in a seed starting mix. You can also place cuttings in
a jar of water and plant in soil one roots have formed and are about 2 inches long.
- Transplanting
-
Transplanting Lantana @ youtube.com
(09/25)
- He reduced the size of the plant before transplanting
- He uses a trenching shovel (lighter than regular shovel)
- Cut down, not in at an angle
- Slide the big root ball on a sheet; don't lift it up (dirt falls off)
- Plant the crown at the same height as before
- Tamp down the dirt to remove any air pockets
- Water very well
- If the plant wilts, reduce the size of the plant some more
- Tips
- Transplant lantana in mid to late spring or mid to late fall for the best results
- Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and as deep as its height
- Water the plant well before and after transplanting, ensure proper soil preparation,
and avoid direct sun exposure during the process
- Trim a few of the longer branches to balance root loss, but avoid severe pruning
that may stress the plant further
-
The Dark Curse of Lantana @ thesaturdaypaper.com.au
(06/25)
- Every part of the common lantana plant is poisonous
- The substance in question is triterpene
- Lantana releases a chemical into the soil that prevents other things from growing
- It can spread into huge thickets, crowding out other life
- When the flowers die, there are seed pods
-
3 Amazing Ways to propagate Lantana in Your Garden @ youtube.com
(09/25)
-
How to Prune Lantana @ youtube.com
(09/25)
- Gold/Yellow Lantana
-
How to Grow New Gold Lantana @ youtube.com
(09/25)
- Can grow 2-3 ft high and 3-4 ft wide
- In zones 7-9, it is a perennial
- They go from dormancy to full size on one season
- It needs full sun and mid-day sun
- It comes back from the ground in late April to late May
- It shouldn't be abnormally wet in the winter; elevate the crown
- Mix something with the clay soil
- Don't bury the plant in mulch
- If the plant is dry, the new growth and flowers won't be produced
- Drown and then forget
- Flower Tone fertilizer or Miracle Gro in the spring; use slow release fertilizer
- You can prune any time, any season
- When these go dormant, don't prune until you are past the worst of the winter
- They get every bug there is; they need breeze
-
Lantana New Gold @ newgardenplants.com
(04/25)
- Growing Zones: 7-11; Cold Hardy to 10 deg F
- 'New Gold' is preferred for its seedless nature, longer and more prolific blooming season,
and superior cold tolerance
- 'New Gold' is one of the more compact Lantanas
-
Unveiling the New Gold Lantana @ youtube.com
(04/25)
- Don't cut the stems back to the ground before winter
- Hollow stems will fill with water, then freeze
- Leave the brown stems until early spring; THEN cut the stems back
- Red Lantana
-
Lantana 'Dallas Red' @ newgardenplants.com
(04/25)
-
Lantana Dallas Red @ txmg.org
(04/25)
- Plant Height: 24 Inches; Spread: 24 Inches
- When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be
spaced approximately 16 inches apart
- It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live
for approximately 20 years
- It is not particular as to soil type or pH
- Parts of the plant are known to be toxic to humans and animals
- Never spray it with insecticidal soap; that common pest treatment can kill a lantana
-
Lantana Dallas Red, 2.5 qt Plant @ homedepot.com ($19.59)
(04/25)
- Shades of Green should have it in stock
- Purple Trailing Lantana
- White Trailing Lantana
- Lavender Species
- Benefits
- Deer and Rabbits do not eat it
- Perennial plant suitable for growing in zones 5 to 7
- Sources
- Deer and Rabbits do not eat it. Most insects leave it alone
- Information
-
Liriope Plant Profile @ youtube.com
(02/25)
- Liriope is known as Lily Turf or Monkey Grass
- They are hardy from USDA Zones 4-10
- Both kinds of Liriope are grass-like perennials that grow to about a foot tall
- There are solid colored and variegated foliage versions of both species are available
- They do not need fertilizing
- Liriope grow well in many types of soil and can thrive in full sun to part shade
- Liriope spicata is a spreading plant, while Liriope muscari is a clumping one
- You can dig and divide either species every few years, if you wish to spread
the plants to other areas of your landscape
- Liriope Species
- Liriope Muscari 'Giant'
- I think this is in my courtyard
-
Liriope Muscari 'Evergreen Giant' @ ufl.edu
(05/25)
- Plant grows in part shade/part sun; plant grows in the shade
- In the hottest areas of the south, full-sun plants tend to brown at the tips
and die from heat stress.
-
Liriope @ westtexasgardening.org
(05/25)
- Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
- It will stay green through the winter unless there is a hard freeze that lasts for days
- Trimming the grass back during winter helps with the appearance in spring. Simply
gather the long leaves in your hand (like a ponytail) and, using scissors, cut off
about half the length of the leaves.
- When the plants are mature you will need to divide them. Gently dig the plant and
lift it up. Then use a garden knife or spade to cut into sections leaving at least
5 shoots with tubers (the roots) in the new planting.
-
Liriope Muscari 'Giant' @ etsy.com
(05/25)
- Types of marigolds
- French marigolds (Tagetes patula) -- 6-12" tall and 6-9" wide; double flowerheads;
bitter
- African/Aztec/Mexican marigolds (Tagetes erecta) -- 1-4' tall and 1-2' wide;
densely double flowerhead can span up to 5 inches across; bitter
- Signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) -- 12" tall and 12" wide; pleasant taste
Marigolds can self seed
-
Battling Bunnies in the Garden @ northngardener.org
(11/25)
- Blogger swears by a combination of 'Taishon' marigolds and spicy globe basil
-
Outsidepride Taishan Mix African Marigold Seeds @ amazon.com
(11/25)
- Nandina is deer and rabbit resistant
- How to Grow Nandina
-
How to Prune Nandinas @ southernlivingplants.com
(02/25)
- Compact nandinas, such as Flirt, Blush Pink, or Obsession, remain tidy
with little or no pruning
- Maintain a natural appearance by pruning each stalk to a different height,
cutting back to a tuft of foliage
- Remove old and weak branches to encourage new growth
- Renew neglected clumps by cutting one-third of the main stalks to the ground
every year for three years
- Nandina Varieties
- Fire Power (National Plant)
- Suggestions
- Pentas prefer consistent moisture and can be planted in flower beds or containers
- When plants are just getting started, deadhead the flowers to prevent the
plant from setting fruits and seed.
- Cut down to a leaf node, snipping just above a healthy pair of leaves.
This will keep your plants looking verdant and colorful, and this may generate a
few additional blooms later in the year
- Seeds may spread from things like the wind and birds, resulting in new pentas
plants popping up in your yard
- You'll know it's time to cut these plants back when a few of the branches are
taller than the rest of the shrub. You can cut leggy stems back by cutting down
to a leaf node, just above healthy leaves. This will tidy up your pentas shrub
and encourage new, healthy growth.
- Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases
-
How to Plant and Grow Pentas @ bhg.com
(06/25)
- Sources
- Home Depot
- Shades of Green
- Walmart
- Characteristics
- Vincas do great in Frisco Lakes and the bunnies don't eat them
-
Vinca @ rainbowgardens.biz
(10/25)
- You can find standard vinca that grow in an upright form, and trailing vinca
that grow in a cascading form
- Wet feet (roots sitting in soggy soil) are simply not tolerated
- If you find your plants look a little "leggy" (kind of stretched out),
shear them back. They'll grow back in fuller and healthier.
- If they grow leggy pretty quickly, double check your sun exposure.
Maybe your vinca just aren't getting enough sun.
- Summer is the season for vinca to shine
-
Vinca Stem Canker @ misouribotanicalgarden.org
(06/25)
- Vinca stem canker, Phoma exigua, is a fungal disease that is almost always
prevalent during very rainy seasons
- Damage is most prevalent in cool wet weather in spring and in autumn when
soil moisture is high
- Incidence of the disease tapers off during the hot dry weather of summer;
however, in prolonged periods of cool wet weather, new infections can occur
- The fungus grows and persists indefinitely in moist soil and plant debris.
- It is not unusual for new plants to appear healthy when purchased only to
become diseased when planted
- Plants
- The clay soil found in North Texas can make gardening a challenge.
Clay soil has a low water infiltration rate (.10 inches of water per hour),
and an equally low drainage rate, making it is easy to over-water
and drown our plants.
- Fertilizer & Insecticide
-
BioAdvanced Tree & Shrub 12-Month Protect and Feed @ lowes.com
(05/25)
- Use on trees, multi-trunk trees, shrubs, and containerized plants
- Lasts up to 12 months
- Mix with water
- Kills tree-destroying insects and pests such as aphids
- Slow-release fertilizer
- There is a measuring cup included on the top of the bottle
-
Product Label for GRANULES @ lowes.com (PDF for GRANULES)
(05/25)
-
Product Label for LIQUID
(05/25)
- How much to apply (GRANULES and LIQUID):
- Single-trunk tree:
- Approximately 4.5 feet above the ground, measure the circumference in inches
- For each inch, apply 1/4 cup granules OR 1 ounce liquid around the tree trunk
- Multi-trunk tree:
- Approximately 4.5 feet above the ground, measure the circumference of each trunk
- Add these measurements together, and multiply by 0.75
- For each inch, apply 1/4 cup granules OR 1 ounce liquid around the tree trunk
- Shrubs:
- Measure the height of the shrub to the nearest foot
- For each foot of height, apply 1/4 cup granules OR 3 ounces liquid around the shrub base
- How to apply:
- For trees with circumference <30", apply in a 2-foot circle around the tree
- For trees with circumference >30", apply in a 3-4 foot circle around the tree
- For shrubs <3 feet tall, apply in a 1-foot circle around the shrub
- For shrubs >3 feet tall, apply in a 2-foot circle around the tree
- Pull back the mulch around the tree before applying
- For GRANULES: sprinkle around the tree
- For LIQUID: pour into bucket, add water, and pour diluted mixture around the tree
- Merit Insecticide for Crape Myrtles
-
Ortho ORTHENE Fireant Killer @ lowes.com (12 oz; $11.98)
(05/25)
- Scott Preen Halts (pre-emergant; NOT for use on lawns)
- Scott(?) Biosol Forte
- March, May, and September: Halts, Preem post-emergant
- You want a slow-release fertilizer three times a year
- Tree ring should be 2-3" of mulch -- to protect the tree from Weedeaters
-
Earth Science Gypsum, 2.5 lb bag @ walmart.com (Aisle I14; $5.96)
(05/25)
- Gypsum (CaSO4) for alkali spots in the ground (granular gypsum)
- 2 pounds per 100 sq ft; till; water in good; twice a year in the yard
-
Dr. Moon Constulting
(05/25)
- Dr. Moon suggests Iris and Daylillies, Shasta Daisies
- Shasta Daisies are rabbit resistant
- Nutsedge, Nutgrass
-
How to Get Rid of Nutsedge Weed @ lawndoctor.com
(05/25)
-
Identify and Kill Nutsedge @ imageforweeds.com
(04/25)
- Roundup will kill nutsedge if applied correctly
- Image Nutsedge Killer
-
Top Two Mistakes When Using Image Herbicide @ youtube.com
(05/25)
- Do NOT mow immeditely before or for 48 hours after application
- Do NOT use on tall fescue
- Do NOT use on newly planted or plugged lawns
- Water within 1-7 days after application to wash this produce into the root zone;
Image works by getting into the roots of weeds
-
Image @ epa.gov
(05/25)
- Controls dovetail/Carolina (crane's bill) geranium, wild garlic, wild onion, chickweed, violets
- Avoid application to soil where annual bedding plants may be planted the following YEAR
- Avoid drift onto vegetables, flowers, and unlabeled ornamental shrubs and plants
- Ornamentals which are known to be severely injured by IMAGE include azalea,
ligustrum (privet), viburnum, pieris, abelia and roses
- APPLICATION TO THE FOLIAGE OR ROOT ZONE OF UNLABELED ORNAMENTALS,
PERENNIALS, OR ANNUAL BEDDING PLANTS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PLANT INJURY
-
Image Nutsege 32-oz Ready-to-Spray @ walmart.com (Aisle I12; $24.88)
(04/25)
-
IMAGE Nutsedge 32-oz Hose and Sprayer @ lowes.com (Aisle 23 | Bay 18; $24.98)
(04/25)
- Downspouts To Be Extended
- J flowerbed near front sidewalk -- 2 Flex Elbows and 1 Extension
- SW corner of the house -- 2 Flex Elbows and 1 Extension (?)
- NE corner of the house
- Flowerbed by the back door
- Downspout Extensions that I Used
- Other Downspouts, Etc
- French Drain
- Contacts
- Go Green Outdoor Services
- Alex Chavez (go.greenservies@icloud.com) and his crew
- Virginia in the office (214-971-9818)
- Main Phone: 214-554-6071 (use for Zelle)
- Skip Cannon
- Phone: 214-226-6268
- Email: mrskipcannon@gmail.com
- Irrigation License #8045
- My Sprinkler System
- Stations
- Station 1: J, Boot, Courtyard, and Crape Myrtle
- Station 2: Eastern trees -- Peruvian and Street
- Station 3: Western trees -- Mel's and Woodie's Crape Myrtle
- Station 4: Woodie's flowerbed (SW corner of house)
- Station 5: NW big tree, north flowerbeds, 2 Crape Myrtles
- Station 6: Foundation drip (all around the house)
- Station 7: Front right yard sprayers (north of Mel's tree)
- Station 8: Street yard sprayers (SE corner)
- Station 9: Mailbox yard sprayers (SW corner)
- Station 10: Left side (near Mel's tree) sprayers
- Station 11: Right side (east side) sprayers along the house
- Station 12: Backyard (north side) sprayers
- Station 13: Left side (west side) sprayers along the house
- Soaker Hose
- Information from Frisco, TX
- Hunter Controller
- Hunter PRO-C
- Hunter Mini-Clik Rain Sensor
- Miscellaneous
- Individual Plant Protection
- 80V Edger
- 80V Gutter Kit
- 80V 730 Leaf Blower
- 80V Mower
- 80V String Trimmer STB301
-
80V 13" String Trimmer with 2.0Ah Battery & Charger
(09/25)
- Line Feed Type: LOAD N' GO Bump Feed; max line diameter: 0.80"
-
GWK 80V String Trimmer STB301
(11/25)
- Install the cutting line (page 10)
- Do not put more than 13 feet of cutting line in at a time
- Line up the slots on the spool cap with the slots on the trimmer head
- Put the cutting line through the hole
- Push the cutting line until it exits the opposite hole
- Pull the cutting line through until there is an equal quanity of cutting line
on each side
- Turn the spool cap counterclockwise to wind the cutting line into the trimmer head
- Keep approximately 5" of cutting line on each side of the trimmer head
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