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July 28th, 2012
Meet some hardy agaves for beds or containers with Bob Barth from the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society. On tour, a San Antonio gardener replaced dead grass with dimensions of succulents and cacti. Daphne explains why a plant can suffer sunburn. Jeff Pavlat from the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society demonstrates how to re-pot succulents and cacti.
Plant of the Week: Ruby Crystals grass
Tips of the Week
- Plant tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
- Water new trees , shrubs, and perennials deeply.
- Avoid harsh pruning at this time.
- Make plans! In a few weeks, you can compost your fall vegetable gardens to be ready to plant.
- Analyze what hasn't worked well and explore other options.
- It's planning time for new trees and plants. Take a look at your sunlight situation, morning and evening. Do your research for new plants to install this fall.
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Question of the Week
Can plants actually sun scald?
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