October 24 , 2013
Drought: not out of the woods with our trees
Thanks to coolheaded weather and restorative rainfall , weary industrial plant rebounded to attend my garden ’s fall promenade .
My aboriginal evergreen sumac ( Rhus virens ) is in high gear , pumping out flowers and fruit for wildlife , joined by Mexican redbud to the right .
fit in to Texas A&M , the Comanche Indians mixed evergreen sumac ’s Lord’s Day - cure leave of absence with tobacco for smoking , and as a remedy for asthma .
Still , we ca n’t breathe on our recent pelting laurels .
Across townsfolk and across Texas , we ’ve lost dread numbers of trees due to drouth and lowly issues resulting from stress . Unlike little perennials that jumped back after a good douse from above , troubled trees may not ricochet .
This hebdomad , April Rose from TreeFolksjoinsTom for proactive tipsto protect our trees .
Although I scheduled this segment weeks ago , a recent viewer question prompted some of the conversation . Like many of us with sr. homes , Jaimihas Arizona ash tree trees that were plant 40 – 50 years ago by the original owners , and are getting mighty chilling .
April suggest options to replace dead tree or to plant for the first time . If you have a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree on its way out , she also recommend set up a sapling to take its property down the route .
GetTreeFolks’complete list of recommend tree diagram , information on free sapling days , shop , Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree precaution resources , and how to join their voluntary to reforest Austin and Bastrop .
SinceTexas Arbor Dayis the first Friday in November , it ’s a great time to plant ! Check out this diagram to start your new tree off right .
JoinTreeFolks on Saturday , Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.for hands - on tree planting and mulching . lend the nipper to make seeded player ball and get tree tattoo . Plus , there ’s hot music and luncheon !
One thing they ’ll demonstrate is how to mulch a tree . Do you mulch to the drip line ?
Now , if you ’ve seen this proficiency around “ professional ” landscapes , do n’t do it !
Daphne explains why “ volcano ” mulchingcan end your tree ’s lifespan prematurely .
HerPick of the WeekisTexas Superstarnative Chinkapin oak ( Quercus muhlenbergii ) .
Would you like to acquire vegetables on a balcony or patio ? Well , wintertime crop like lettuce , kale and chard oeuvre just fine in containers!Trishashows how to combine fragrant and edible flower and food . you’re able to even plant in trugs , old wheelbarrows and old nursery pots , jazzed up with a little rouge !
OurViewer Picture of the Weekfeatures succulents in wizard upcycled containers . Gardener Tammyrecycled a $ 5 “ Milk River can ” from Goodwill and a rusted soap dish .
On tour , head up to San Antonio ’s historic King William territorial dominion where designerElizabeth McGreevyand homeowner Gary Woods united indoor and outdoor blank with an equally sustainable garden .
Despite blistering weather and drought , Gary ’s garden is still looking well on his no - water regime !
Thanks for bar by ! See you next week , Linda
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