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To attract butterflies, you can plant coreopsis, coral
vine, blue plumbago, butterfly weed, lantana, purple coneflower, yarrow,
Duranta, and Texas Lilac Vitex.
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If you are looking for color for the hot part of the summer,
consider planting periwinkles, esparanza, firebush, zinnias, Poinciana,
portulaca, purslane, lantana, and Texas Lilac Vitex.
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Proper watering and mulching with organic mulch is the
best answer in conserving water during this drought. Figs are especially
sensitive to dry soil.
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Mulch four inches around new trees, so that they do not
compete with grass. Do not cover the crown of any plant with mulch.
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Raise the blade on the mower to three inches or more if
you have St. Augustine. Continue to mow the Bermuda at 1-1.5 inch. Keep
the mower blade sharp.