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A. Nandinas will get lanky if you shear them like a hedge. To keep them fluffy and to control their height, cut the tall canes at the base. This will encourage new, lush growth for a natural-looking clump.

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Crossvine 'Tangerine Beauty'
(Bignonia capreolata)

When it comes to bold spring color to accent a trellis, arbor or fence, few plants can rival 'Tangerine Beauty' crossvine. This evergreen vine is covered with 2" trumpet shaped blooms in mid-spring in a rich shade of orange-red outside and yellow inside.

When in bloom it is a show-stopper! After the spring show it produces a few additional blooms during the growing season. Provide crossvine a full sun to partial shade location and give it plenty of room to roam. If you need to confine it to a smaller area, trim it back in mid- summer to help keep it in bounds.

Once established it does not need a lot of extra water or fertilizer, just a layer of mulch to protect the soil and deter weeds. 'Tangerine
Beauty' is virtually pest free, making it an ideal vine for our Central Texas landscapes.

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• Plant perennials and herb transplants.
• Consider adding ornamental grasses this year.
• Now’s the time when you can often find them as 4” transplants.
• If you start the summer vegetable garden, be prepared to cover.
• For a list of varieties and planting dates, call the Travis County Extension Office at (512) 854-9600.

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