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Transcript: Pamplet
You know, fall is really the best time for planting things here in Central Texas. We have a very mild winter, but our summers can be very brutal. As a result -- by planting in the fall rather than waiting until spring -- your plants have a chance to get established, put down some good roots, and their survivability the next summer will be greatly enhanced. if you wait until spring, you can still help them make it through, but there's nothing like fall for establishing perennials, shrubs, trees, and many other plants in the landscape.You need to keep in mind we have a unique climate and soil situation here in this part of the state. as a result, things that do well in Atlanta, Georgia, for example, may not do as well here in Austin, Texas where things can get really tough for them. you want to choose plants that are well-adapted to our area.
Texas Cooperative Extension and the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department have put together this great booklet on plants. now we have an updated edition with even more plants available and more information. this covers trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, many types of things you would want to grow here. You can call the travis county extension office for your free copy.
This booklet makes a great stocking stuffer, just roll it up and it will hold the stocking open. You don't even have to tell them, you got it for free.
For your free booklet, contact the Travis County Extension office at 512-854-9600.
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Last Updated:
July 6, 2006