South Texas Shade Plants

Of liquid dishwashing detergent. Also, do not use picloram within 100 feet of land fractures or sinkholes, as this can lead to serious groundwater contamination.Dig out and remove dead plants entirely, including roots.

It obtains nutrients from the air and the rain, according to the Clemson University website. Ball moss is the most common cause these growths. Some homeowners choose to hand strip the tree of ball moss clumps, but this process requires a significant amount...

Overly dry soil can stunt growth or result in death, especially for a young tree. Colorful bark makes the tree stand out in the landscape. Plant the tree in an area at least 60 feet from buildings, power lines, roads and other large plants so it has room...

Pick them and place them around the house to make the house smell good.Besides providing shade and hiding places for pond fish, Texas A&M University explains, water lily flowers and lily pads provide a habitat for microorganisms that pond fish and frogs...

Select healthy 1-year-old trees that are 2 feet to 3 feet tall and have been grown in the region so that they are already acclimatized to weather conditions. Apply 1 cup of the fertilizer in a circle around the tree, spreading it out over the root area.

Sago palm leaves often show the first visible signs of insect infestation, soil nutrient deficiencies and other problems. According to the Texas A&M Cooperative Extension, management should emphasize prevention and biological control.

Its different varieties grow to heights between 1 and 4 feet tall.Other flowers that deer will not eat include lavender (Lavandula spp.), foxglove (Digitalis spp.), veronica (Veronica spp.) daffodil (Narcissus spp.), buttercup (Ranunculus spp.), ageratum...

Tiny ground cover stonecrops scoff at winter's depths. Whatever your color preference -- greens, blues, reds, purples -- cold-hardy sempervivums exist. Both survive winters in USDA zones 4 through 10.

The shape of these leaves is elliptical to oblong. The leaves grow thick in the upper branches of a young persimmon specimen, making the tree attractive with the dark green colors.

Deer avoid both these cultivars, and they resist drought and mildew. Prune off diseased branches. Repeat every seven to 10 days until the caterpillars disappear. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so.

Provide supplemental watering of 1 to 2 inches per week during dry conditions.Fertilize only if there are signs of poor nourishment, such as small leaves, light green coloring or thin flowering.

Throughout the year, 1-year-old plants should get 1/2 gallon of water per day, and 2-year-old plants should get a full gallon; add a gallon per year after that, to a maximum of 5 gallons per day.

Hydrangeas generally require a slightly acid soil, but if you are growing pink or blue hydrangeas, you can change the color of the flowers by changing the soil's pH. The air is humid, the sun is hot and tropical plants grow strong and quickly.Hydrangea...

Another popular tropical houseplant, Dieffenbachia, contains the same crystals and is known as "dumb cane" because if you get it in your mouth, it can cause such severe swelling and pain in the mouth and throat that you cannot speak.

According to the Texas A and M University Extension, good hostas varieties for Texas gardeners include the green-leafed lancifolia and royal standard cultivars, the blue-leafed blue cadet and blue angel types and the variegated sugar and cream and so...

In the late fall, the cones are studded with bright red seeds. According to Dr. Dirr, these leaves are very slow to decompose on the ground. Sometimes known as the "evergreen magnolia" or "bull bay," southern magnolia goes by the botanical name Magnolia...

Shade reduces flowering and encourages a rangy, undesirable shape, which increases the need for pruning. In winter, water potted yellow bells only enough to keep it from wilting.Yellow bells are light feeders that require very little supplemental fertilizer.

The acorns are ¾ to 1 inch long and rounded with a pointed tip. That plus the nut make up the acorn. The largest part of the acorn is dark brown to black and shiny. The cupule is scaly and has a hairy fringe at the rim.The pin oak is distributed from...

Place the azalea in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is slightly above ground.Push the dirt back around the outside of the root ball, leaving the crown exposed. Fertilize after pruning.

This Texas native is a perennial and requires little maintenance. Mums are vulnerable to aphids, thrips and root diseases. Colloquially called mums, the flowers come in two varieties: flattened or elongated with ray florets, or short and tufted with a...

Dig a hole slightly wider than the pot. Overhead watering promotes disease.Once established, lavenders are drought-resistant. Alternately, in very poor and compacted soil, you can increase drainage by amending the soil.Compacted, heavy clay soils require...

Southern nut trees are valued for their lumber as well as the nuts they produce. While stands of chestnut still exist, most are infected with the fungus. In the 1800s, black walnut wood was so common it was used for railroad ties and split rail fences...

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Cover with a layer of fine gravel, keep the tip exposed and submerge. The pervasive fragrance of the flowers has made them an ingredient in perfumery for centuries.Because it is native to the New World, Nelumbo lutea does not link to the sacred lily's...

These flowers can be so heavy that they weigh down the branches, so you should cut them back periodically to maintain optimal health. The southern magnolia is prized in the south as a landscaping tree, though its wood can also be used to make wooden crates...

In general, water once a month, or when a stick inserted to the bottom of the pot is still dry when pulled out. In addition, the straw flowers fade in the sun. Although this action may seem lifelike, the flowers require no extra care beyond what you give...

Magnolia grandiflora grows large white flowers; some species can have pink highlights. A relation, sweetbay magnolia, is hardy as far north as New York and New Jersey, though most magnolias grow in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plant Hardiness...