Best/Worst Luck With Plants-Central TX
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Recommended Pears for central Tx.?
Comments (3)Pears in central Texas? Now your speaking my language! Can you tell us were exactly in c. tex you are located? Off the cuff I would love to see you add Moonglow, I think it is my best pear now. Depending on exactly were you are Ayers may not get enough chill to be regularly productive, it has not been for me in the Austin area( six years only one bloom and crop). If you like them the Asian pears have been exellent for me. I like Hosui and Chojuro. I have also done well with 20th century though some years it may get fireblight I'm told. Fan-stil is a good pear when ripened properly and is definately better than kieffer. I actually like orient and they are good for processing. Ok, on another note I must say I have a word of warning about Bob Wells. Nice people and they sell big healthy plants but I have found that most of the trees I planted from them have turned out to be mislabled. Nothing is more frustrating than babying a fruit tree waiting for that first piece of deliciuos fruit only to find out that it is something else less desirable. My advice find a more reliable source. Thanks, Scaper Hope this helps, Scaper...See MoreFast growing trees for N central TX
Comments (6)Can't believe they closed! I've gotten pines from them several times for planting in east. Green Ash is a fast-growing firewood/wind-break tree. That's what I was going to plant for that purpose. Eastern Red Cedar will be the most dependable conifer you can plant for that area(and all of Tx). 18" annual growth is typical, more can be achieved with regular watering. The ever-green color is appreciated in the winter. Hackberry, Cottonwood, Bur Oak, ERC, and Green Ash are probably the big 5 when it comes to quick-growth, drought- resistant, no-care dependable trees for central Texas. Followed by Arizona Cypress, Sycamore, Shumard Oak, Cedar Elm, and Pecan. Some make good firewood, others leave something to be desired....See MoreResources for Growing Tips-Central TX
Comments (5)Your County's Cooperative Extension Office is a good place to start for very specific information. I don't know where "this area" is, but if you let us know where you are, many people on this forum are quite helpful and knowledgeable. I've added a website for you to look up your Extension Office. You can ask if they have an active Master Gardeners group (who are often the primary dispensers of info to the public) and if not, ask for the county's horticulture extension agent. Here is a link that might be useful: Texas Cooperative Extension Offices...See Morebest hostas and time to plant for central Mississippi
Comments (8)lol ... i have 1600 different hosta .. or used to.. whats this about dividing and spreading the same ones all around... whats that all about... want a list of out best suppliers??? have you not read a couple thousand of the prior posts??? ... thats what winter is for.. along with ordering a couple dozen from every supplier we list.. and planting them in late april or so ... where are you ... big city..... ground freeze??? .. soil type.. trees your working under.. etc ... ken...See Moreltcollins1949
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