Gardening in Central Texas

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Gardening in Central Texas can be a challenge, but if you know the right plants and techniques, you will have a beautiful yard in Central Texas. 

General Tips
It is important to know the amount of light and water each plant needs. Not providing the plant with an adequate amount or giving it too much of either water or sunlight is a sure way to kill it.

You should enrich the soil with organic matter such as compost or shredded leaves. The Texas soil is clay with a high pH, which are not ideal growing conditions for plants.

Plant in the fall during the rain or right after. Do not pack down the soil when planting and don’t mix plants that have different sun and water needs in the same beds.

Cover all bare areas with mulch after planting. This will give the plant protection from the hot sun and bite of winter as well as help prevent weeds.

Flowers
Central Texas has a mild climate that allows for flowers to bloom all year as long as you know which ones to plant and how to properly care for them. The best planting time and water and sun requirements vary by plant. Ask your garden center where you purchase your flowers if you aren't sure of these important details. Lantanas, alyssum, ruellia, salvias, and roses are a few flowers that grow well in Central Texas.

Trees
Trees should be planted in late fall or winter to help them develop their root system and establish growing before it has to withstand the heat of a Central Texas summer. A few trees that do well in Central Texas are apple, peach, sumac, and magnolia.

Having a beautifully landscaped yard in Central Texas is possible with the right care and knowledge. Planting in the correct season with proper methods and making sure the plants receive all the sun and water they need will counteract the difficult conditions of the Central Texas sun and soil.

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