Timely Tips for May 6, 2006

GARDENING CALENDAR
TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
BEXAR COUNTY
BY DAVID RODRIGUEZ
May 6, 2006

This is the month for pecan casebearer. Around May 10, apply Malathion to reduce casebearer damage to your pecans.
Firebush for full sun and firespike for shade are two of the best hummingbird plants.
Hibiscus, cigar plant and firebush on the patio will bring hummingbirds in close for
observation.
Do not transplant vincas (periwinkles) until June. That is the best time to properly get them established.
Lilac-flowered 'Golden Dewdrop' Duranta: The 2006 State Texas SuperStar Plant. Try it in your landscape. A great butterfly and hummingbird plant for sun or shade.
Looking for a Mother's Day gift? Consider, Belinda's Dream Rose. It is a beautiful pink double blooming landscape rose that is fragrant and also attractive.

David Rodriguez is County Extension Agent-Horticulture with Texas Cooperative Extension in Bexar County. For more information, call the Master Gardener "Hotline" (210) 467-6575 or visit our County Extension website at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu

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