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A. No worry. Diseased leaves from one species will not transfer to another. For example, powdery mildew on red oak will not affect your crape myrtle.

Also, the fungus or disease cannot survive composting. There is one caution: You don’t want to deposit infected leaves from a vegetable or rose garden back into their beds.

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Texas (& Mexican) Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) & (var. mexicana) -- These excellent small ornamental trees are native to the western parts of the state.
The eastern types will grow here, and you see them all over town, but they are not as drought-tolerant they’re are not as hardy of a plant.

The Mexican redbud is more of a bushy type plant with a lot of fine-textured branches. It features wavy leaves and grows 12-15’ tall and wide. The Texas redbud is taller at about 15-20’ feet, with bolder branching. Both bloom in the spring and are beautiful trouble-free trees as accents or in a small garden.

This plant needs protection from deer when it is still young and within reach!

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• This is a great time to do a soil test. Through February 14, take advantage of our Love Your Lawn program, where many local nurseries are offering discounts on soil samples. The Extension Office will pick up the samples on Valentine’s Day and provide results within a few weeks. Call the Extension Office at 854-9600 for more information.
• Get those potatoes in the ground soon.
• It’s time to control scale on fruit trees, American beautyberry, camellia, euonymus, and other ornamentals. Apply a dormant oil, making sure to cover all surfaces well. Avoid using within a day or two of a freeze.
  
  
  

   

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