Friday, February 25, 2011

It's time to Prune!

Fruit Trees

This is a good time to prune, as long as it is not done right before a heavy freeze. Best time to prune apples.

Peach and nectarine trees can be pruned heavily, removing half of last year's growth to produce new shoots for next year's crop.

Trees and Shrubs

Most ornamental trees can be pruned in late February, except maple, birch and walnut.

Prune summer flowering trees and shrubs now. Select relatively warm days in late February or early March where the weather is predicted to not be very cold for a few days.

Enjoy this time to observe and view the bare look of your garden for ideas as what to add or eliminate. Start exercising--you know those backs and knees will be getting a work out in the next few months. Relax and enjoy the peacefulness and quiet of the winter garden to reflect on the season to come

Thanks Houston Plant and Garden World for the info!!

February 2010 Yard of the Month

Congratulations to Doug and Susan Portman for being selected as the February, 2010 Yard of the Month! The Portman's live at 26319 Morning Cypress Ln. You have a fabulous yard! Thanks for your hard work!


Sunday, February 20, 2011

February 2011 meeting


Our February meeting was held on Valentines day. Our speaker was Carol Fraser, Harris County Master Gardener. She gave a presentation on Roses -- most appropriate being that it is Valentines day! There are many varities of Roses, including many that are called "cemetery roses" because they can survive with little or no care. They have grown in the older cemeteries for years, and continue to thrive. She also reminded us that it is time to prune your roses. Cut back the thick stems and that will help the bush become fuller. Thanks Carol for the great information!

Friday, February 11, 2011

February General Meeting

Our February General Meeting will be held this Monday, February 14, 2011 at 11418 Coalfield Ln from 7-9pm. Our topic this month is roses. Our speaker is Harris County Master Gardener Carol Fraser. She will present beautiful "earth friendly" rose varieties recommended by Harris County Extension Service and provide a publication about rose culture. We will discuss "cemetery roses" (hint: they are not the ones you may have killed).

Remember Feb 14th is day to prune your roses.
Please bring your brick order forms.