Episode of the Week
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June 23rd, 2012
Author Amy Stewart tells spine-tingling tales of Wicked Bugs. On tour, visit Link Davidson’s small garden design that makes a big impact with re-purposed materials. Daphne explains the explosion of red katydids. Her Pick of the Week is Gaura, a drought-tough native perennial with wildlife attraction. Eric Pedley from East Austin Succulents shows how to multiply succulent plants with leaf divisions and beheading.
Plant of the Week: Gaura lindheimeri
Tips of the Week
- Water new plants very deeply. Even drought-tough plants need extra attention as they establish.
- Remember to provide deep watering to your figs and other fruiting trees.
- New plants and even your vegetables will appreciate it if you can provide a little bit of shade in these hot days. You can rig up shade cloth, set up boards, or even old umbrellas-anything to take the heat off a bit.
- If potted plants are getting sun scald, move them into a little more shade. Plant pumpkins and okra.
- Put out water for the wildlife! Even a shallow bowl with a rock in it will help our beneficial insects and birds.
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Question of the Week
What are these insects that are invading my garden?
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