Milberger's Gardening STX

In this live episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson take caller questions on tackling garden pests like caterpillars, slugs, and sandburs using targeted treatments like Sluggo Plus and strategic pre-emergents. The team also breaks down the debate between planting new fall tomato varieties versus keeping spring indeterminates, offers tips on attracting wildlife with...

On this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer on-site customer questions about selecting the right size crepe myrtles, identifying white fungus in potted soil, and treating rosemary dieback caused by heavy rain. They also highlight current nursery sales on indoor tropical plants like Monstera and

On this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer listener questions on distinguishing Monarch from Queen caterpillars, controlling aphids, and managing crape myrtle bark scale. They also detail essential late-summer gardening tips for South Texas, including timing for fall tomato planting, pruning figs for maximum yield, and selecting top-performing landscape...

Hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to share summer gardening tips on heat-tolerant blooms, recommended shade trees, and caring for root-bound plants like Bougainvillea. The experts also take listener calls to answer pressing yard questions, from evaluating damaged Sego Palms and Monterey Oaks to diagnosing fungal leaf spot on fig trees and roses.

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Hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to share expert advice on heat-tolerant blooms, blooming vines for pollinators, and early preparations for fall tomato planting. They also answer listener questions to solve common garden dilemmas, including managing pest infestations on citrus trees and protecting landscaping from summer storm damage and local wild...

The recent rainfall has been a blessing for South Texas landscapes, but it also brought a couple of major challenges to the garden: weeds and pests. In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson dive into practical, organic strategies for dealing with summer's most annoying invaders and transitioning your garden for the upcoming fall season.

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It’s a live Father's Day broadcast from the nursery! Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson are back on the patio to tackle your summer gardening questions. The team chats about the local butterfly activity, breaks down the difference between Japanese and Wax Leaf Ligustrum, and reviews Monica Mechel’s book Plants with Purpose. They also share expert t...

In this special Father’s Day weekend episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss how to attract local birds using native, berry-producing trees like Anaqua, Red Mulberry, and Hackberry without losing a neat, disciplined landscape design. The team also breaks down the science behind proper shade tree fertilization and the care required for summer favorites like figs a...

The Milberger’s Gardening South Texas team is back live on the nursery patio! Join host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson as they brave the San Antonio heat to deliver expert advice on summer landscaping and flash flood prep. The crew highlights perfect Father's Day gifts with big nursery sales on old-fashioned roses and versatile citrus trees—including the delicious orange-hybrid parentage of the Meyer'...

Because of quick station maintenance, the guys are coming to you pre-recorded this Saturday! Join host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson on Milberger’s Gardening South Texas as they share how to tackle the summer heat by landscape "layering" with shade-loving Holly Fern and Liriope. The team also shares expert tips on planting container-grown trees, maximizing the nursery's 19-5-9 fertilizer, attracting native...