Upcoming Presentation:
Water Sense – The Right Plants for Less Water Use
July 13th at 8:00 am
The best way to reduce excessive needs for water in the landscape – soil prep, mulch, lawn water needs, fertilization, floral selections will be discussed.
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Garden Topics
Coming in July!
Flower of the month
Partridge Pea – Showy Partridge Pea, Beeflower
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Duration: Annual, Texas native
Habit: Herb
Flowers: May through October.
Size: 2-4 ft.
Attracts: Butterflies and bees. Host plant for Cloudless Sulfur butterfly.
Comments: Should be grown in full sun, can tolerate part shade. Likes sandy soil. Provide good soil moisture and have good drainage.
Insect of the month
Coming in July!
