Posts Tagged ‘Yard’

>> Natural Gardener’s TIPS for February

Monday, January 26th, 2009

The average last frost date in Austin (Austin Bergstrom) is March 3. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx/html/avgfrzdates.htm
Plant vegetable seeds: Beets, Broccoli, Carrot, Swiss Chard, Collards, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mustard, Parsnip, Peas, Seed Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabaga, Spinach, Shallot, Turnips.
Start tomato & pepper seeds indoors. See January To-Do list for more info.
Plant potatoes. Look for [...]

>> Natural Gardener’s TIPS for January

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Plant vegetable seeds: Swiss Chard and other Greens, Lettuce, Shallot, Spinach. LATE JANUARY: Beet, Carrot, Pea, Parsnip.
Plant vegetable plants: Artichoke crowns, Asparagus crowns, Lettuce, Spinach. LATE JANUARY: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Onion Sets.
Plant herbs: Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Plant annual flower/ornamental seeds: Ageratum, Alyssum, Bluebell, Calendula, Candytuft, Cleome, [...]

>> 7 Steps to Building your Dream Backyard

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

With all there is to consider when it comes to backyard improvements, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. To make the job a bit easier, we have turned to local landscape expert, Shawn Blazek of Blazek Landscapes. Whether you are renovating your existing yard or starting from scratch, take these steps to make your current backyard [...]