Hello,
I am new to DG, this is my 3rd post of the night, and my third post ever. I have some questions and am hoping you can help me.
I am making an new bed in the front of my house. I am working the soil as we speak. My plant is to mix shrubs, perenials, small tree with some agave and cacti.
I know that it is a good time for the 1st 3, but would you recommend planting the succulents in the fall. They are a variety of natives and a few adapted ones, that are all hardy in my zone, Austin, TX, but I do not know if they should have a summer to establish themselves.
I already have the plants, in nursery pots, and it is painful to look at an empty garden bed over the winter, with plants waiting nearby.
Thanks,
David
Succulents
Hi David, and welcome to the TX forum!
I have to admit that I am no expert on succulents, someone from the Austin/San Antonio area is likely to chime in soon. My initial thought is that they might need some protection over the winter before taking it on for themselves. You might try calling your local extension office, 512-854-9600, for their master gardener recommendations, but I would also try some of your excellent local nurseries: The Natural Gardener (owner John Dromgoole has a weekend call-in garden show on the radio, AM 590, Sat 9-11, Sun 8-10) and Gardenville of Austin are just a couple.
A bunch of us from this forum met at The Natural Gardener in July to explore a few nurseries in the area (http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/530076/ ), we had a great time! I have a sister who lives in Austin, so I'll be going back to The Natural Gardener as often as possible. (We didn't check out Gardenville, I'll have to try that one next time.)
Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
Maggie
Thanks for the reply.
I have been to Garden-ville. As far as I could tell it is only a lot (not a lot but a "lot") with their soils and mulches and etc in bulk. Of course if you need some of that it may be a good trip.
I will try the extension office tomorrow.
David
Ooops! Sorry about the Gardenville thing. It was listed as a nursery in Austin. The folks at The Natural Gardener may be able to help you over the phone (maybe John Dromgoole is even avaialble!)
Hi, David. I'll also welcome you to Dave's Garden and the Texas Forum! Unfortunately, I don't know any more than Maggiemoo about succulents. Somebody at the Natural Gardener would though I'm sure. Those people really do know their plants.
I will try them over there tomorrow. Thanks.
David