Answer:Prunus mexicana (Mexican plum) is native to Texas and to the area around Cherokee County, so it should do well in your garden. Here are the Propagation Instructions for Prunus mexicana (Mexican ...

Someone asked me other day what were the trees that were covered with white blossoms all over town. I told her they were Bradford pears, but I had to warn her that they were perfectly awful trees to ...

If you don’t eat dairy, coconut milk can be a lifesaver. Coconut yogurts have become more common as more Americans are eating fewer dairy products, and now Austinites have a local option. Erin Asaad’s ...

DEAR NEIL: This happened to my Mexican plum last summer. What caused it, and what can I do to prevent it this year? Dear Reader: At first glance I thought this had been caused by caterpillars, but ...

If you're looking for an easy way to fill your garden with pollinator-friendly flowers or plants, you've no doubt run into the usual suspects — hydrangeas, milkweed, and sunflowers. But it seems that ...

This is a great time of the year to plant trees and shrubs in the San Antonio area. When we say trees and shrubs, too often we think only of large shade trees and shrubs for foundation plantings or ...

The rains have started and the weather is cool, so it is a good time to plant trees. Last week we went over a list of large shade trees, but there are several good reasons to plant small and medium ...

Many landscapes rely on a lawn and large shade trees, but the addition of medium-size trees provides a transition between the lawn or groundcovers and the shade trees, creating a complex, attractive ...

Question: Two summers have passed since I planted my Mexican Plum. It's in full sun. It seems to have added height but not much width. It's virtually a 7 foot stick with 1 foot branches from top to ...

The size and colors of ripe plums. For 2022 Victoria Master Gardeners decided to write about native plants that thrive in the Crossroads area. At least once a month you can read about native trees, ...