Central Texas Gardener - January 14th, 2012 Tips

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Week of January 14th, 2012

Look for bare root fruit trees, pecan trees, blackberries, and grapes that will arrive in nurseries soon. Be sure to get those in the ground as soon as possible, so they can get busy making roots before the warm temperatures of spring.
Prune live oak and red oak trees. Cut-off date for cosmetic pruning is Feb. 1 for these trees that are susceptible to oak wilt.
Plant asparagus crowns.
If you have fruit trees, which are annually susceptible to insect and disease problems, you should preventatively spray them with horticultural oil to ensure against future problems.
Plant trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials.
Dig up weeds before they seed.
Remember to water newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials. Winter weather can be very deceptive if we don't have rain.
Fertilize annuals and vegetables.