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Topic: Are we there yet? Time to plant?
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grnthumb
Member Posts: 71
From: Wimberley
Registered: Jan 2007
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posted August 29, 2010 08:59 AM
 
The cool nights have made me think fall is coming even though the outdoor thermometer yesterday showed a "dollar bill". We were hoping not to see those triple digits again until next summer, but the early mornings are sooooo nice now.I can't wait to get out there and start pruning plants and generally messing around with gardening outside. It's almost time to plant new shrubs and trees here if it's going to happen, I heard. I'm still learning about growing things in this rocky hill country. Any tips about what and how to plant? Thanks!!!
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umlaut
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Registered: Aug 2010
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posted August 29, 2010 02:10 PM
I've been feeing it in the mornings also and can't wait. Whatever you decide to plant, you need to be sure and protect against the pesky deer. The only thing that really works is a 6-8 foot fence. My neighborhood is over run with deer because of the neighbors feeding them. Depending on the time of year, they will eat just about anything that grows. I learned the hard and expensive way with landscape plants.[This message has been edited by umlaut (edited August 29, 2010).]
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jerry
Member Posts: 101
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Registered: Aug 2009
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posted August 29, 2010 03:02 PM
agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/topics/lawngardenThe above is a good source of information. I have various sages, rosemary, oleander, lions tail, fragrant mimosa and jerusalem sage, just to name a few, planted outside of the fence. Be wary of large shrubs labeled deer resistant because while they might not eat them they will likely rub them down to a nub. Inside the fence its a whole different set of challenges with the squirrels, possum, armidillo and raccoons. Texas AgriLife Extension in conjunction with the City of Austin puts out a book called "Native and Adapted Landscape Plants" that can be found at most nurseries and it has a lot of information.
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M Griffin
Moderator Posts: 313
From: Wimberley
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted August 30, 2010 09:28 AM
I think we've recommended this article before, but there are so many excellent resources there to answer your question you may want to take a look:
http://hillcountryhome.com/a1pub/article_590.shtmlIt was hot again this morning, but fall is just around the corner. We are certainly ready!
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grnthumb
Member Posts: 71
From: Wimberley
Registered: Jan 2007
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posted September 02, 2010 12:53 PM
Thanks to you all for some really good ideas. It got hot on us again, but the next few days might even bring some rain.Can't wait to get out there then.
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Reddog
Member Posts: 406
From: dripping springs, tx, usa
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted September 02, 2010 01:17 PM
Depending on what you're planting some things shoulc already be in the ground. Beans and greens of all types from seed. Peppers could still go in. Tomatos are iffy right now, but soon.My okra and peppers are rocking, cucumbers still producing. Too hot for tomatos to set. Beans that are grown still producing with next batch up and growing. Various greens went in last weekend and are starting to come up, covered with shade cloth.
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Miss Chris
Member Posts: 299
From: Wimberley, Texas
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted September 02, 2010 01:26 PM
I envy you, Reddog. For three or fours years now I've tried to grow veggies with not much luck. I'm getting better results with the herbs and I can grow other stuff, but the veggies just don't seem to like my touch. I've got a great composter that has helped some. I guess I'll keep trying. My dad says that hope springs eternal for farmers.
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