Gardening

My Plants	Boxwood	Vincas
Recommended	Indian Hawthorn	Plants
Nurseries	Liriope	Seeds
Miscellaneous	Nandina	Sprinkler
Azalea	Snapdragons

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My Plants

Indoors
- Fortunate Bamboo
- Monkey Tree
Outdoors
- Grass, Ornamental
  - Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari; Lily Turf)
- Flowers
  - Did have Pentas; they died during the winter
- Shrubs
  - Boxwood
  - Holly
  - Indian Hawthorne (unknown color)
- Trees
  - Crepe Myrtle -- three (2 are white, 1 is unknown)
  - Oak, not Live Oak -- two
  - Oak, some type of Live Oak -- one

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Plant Zone of Frisco, TX
- Frisco is in plant hardinaess Zone 8a
- Plants should be able to survive average winter temperatures of 10-15 degrees
- Frisco, TX Hardiness Zones @ plantmaps.com (02/25)
Plants Recommended by Frisco Lakes
- Tree and Plant List, Draft @ friscolakes.net (02/25)
Suggested/Approved Plants
- How to Plant Low-Maintenance Garden for Frisco, TX Weather @ cremedelacreme.com (02/25)
- Plants Reported to Grow Well in Frisco, TX @ davesgarden.com (02/25)
  - Barberry
    - Southern Living Orange Rocket Barberry @ lowes.com (02/25)
  - Boxwood
  - Nandina (ph: 5.6-7.5)
  - Vinca
  - New Guinea Impatiens
  - Protulaca (Moss Rose)
  - Daylily "Chicago Apache" (red) (02/25)
    - How to Grow and Care for Daylillies
    - Chicago Apache @ etsy.com (02/25)
  - Mondo Grass (Monkey Grass)
  - Japanese Maple
  - Tall Bearded Iris (pH: 6.1-7.8)
    - Growing Irises (02/25)

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Nurseries

Calloway's Garden Center & Nursery (Little Elm, TX)
- 1801 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068
- SE corner of FM 423 and Martin Way
- ~2000 feet north of Frisco Main Street
- Matrix pansies are $1.99 each
Cristina's Garden Center (11/24)
- 14400 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
  - Mon-Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-4:00pm
  - NE corner of Preston Rd and Corinth Ln
  - E on Eldorado Pkway ==> Preston Rd N ==>
    past Panther Creek Pkway ==> north of Corinth Lane
- 6250 Mapleshade Ln, Dallas, TX 75252
Lowe's Plants, Bulbs & Seeds (02/25)
Moon Valley Nursery (02/25)
- 1900 I-35E, Carrollton, TX 75006
- On the northbound access road of I-35, just north of Luna Rd
Ruibal's Plants of Texas (02/25)
- 3646 Rosemeade Pkway, Dallas, TX 75287
- SE corner of Marsh Lane and Rosemeade Pkway
- You can buy mint for $3

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Miscellaneous

Bender Board Edging
- Bender Board - 1" x 6" x 20' Brown @ howellpathways.com ($39.99) (02/25)
- Epic Plastics Benda Board, Brown, 3.3" H x 16' L @ amazon.com ($54.49) (02/25)
- Epic Plastics Benda Board, Black 1" x 6" x 20' @ siteone.com (02/25)
  - Three popular colors
- Epic Plastics Steel J Stake, Redwood, 1" x 12" @ siteone.com ($3.76) (02/25)
  - 544 S Dallas Pkway, Prosper, TX 75078
Garden Hose
- Hydrotech 5/8" dia x 100 ft Expandable Garden Hose @ homedepot.com ($64.98) (02/25)
- Melnor 8-Pattern Soft Touch Watering Wand @ homedepot.com ($12.98) (02/25)
Gnomes & Pots
- Gnome with Watering Can @ amazon.com ($36.61) (11/24)
- Guia 14.5" W x 13" H Indoor/Outdoor Ceramic Cylinder Planter @ homedepot.com ($39.97) (12/24)
Rodent Repellent
- Amerimax Universal Leaf Strainer @ homedepot.com (Aisle 20 | Bay 12; $2.98) (02/25)
  - Amerimax Aluminum 5.5-in Downspout Strainer, 20-pack @ lowes.com
    (Aisle Left Wall | Bay 45; $2.88) (02/25)
- Shake-Away Animal Repellent Granules for Rodents @ acehardware.com ($19.99) (02/25)
- Tomcat Rodent Repellant Spray @ walmart.com ($11.96) (02/25)
  - Available at Frisco Supercenter @ Preston Rd & Main St (SW corner) -- north of Hickory St

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Azalea

How to Grow
- How to Care for Encore Azaleas in North Central Texas (02/25)
  - North Texas has heavy, aklaline soils and azaleas want light, acidic soils
Azalea, Red
- Encore Azalea Red Autumn Bonfire 1 gallon @ lowes.com ($19.97) (02/25)
  - Can grow up to 3 ft tall when mature
  - They keep their leaves in winter; they are evergreen
- Encore Azalea Red Autumn Bonfire 2 gallon @ lowes.com (2 plants; $65.98) (02/25)
- Encore Azalea Red Autumn Fire 2 gallon @ lowes.com (2 plants; $59.53) (02/25)
Azalea, White
- Encore Azalea White Autumn Ivory 1 gallon @ lowes.com ($24.74) (02/25)

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Boxwood

Frost or Freeze Damage and How to Manage It @ newgenboxwood.com (02/25)
- Frost damage usually refers to a rather mild frosting of plants
- Freeze damage describes more severe damage
- The worst damage occurs during a freeze event when the temperatures get
  into the low to mid 20's
How to Prune Your Boxwoods by UMDHGIC @ youtube.com (02/25)
- Never cut more than 1/3 of the plant at a time -- to prevent shocking the plant
- #1 Remove the dead branches from the interior of the shrub
- #2 Thinning and pruning cuts
- #3 Final shaping cuts
- Folding hand saw
Boxwood pruning in summer, how to cut back a big boxwood summer vs winter @ youtube.com (02/25)

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Indian Hawthorn

Characteristics
- Indian Hawthorn is winter hardy from hardiness zones 8 to 10
- It is not cold tolerant
- This shrub prefers full sun
- It is a member of the Rosaceae or rose family
- Moist, well-drained soils are needed although established shrubs have
  some drought tolerance
- Pruning is best done after flowering in the spring
- This shrub is browsed and enjoyed by deer
Plan a Landscape that Rabbits Hate @ artistree.com (02/25)
- If at all possible, try to avoid Asiatic jasmine, perennial peanut and Indian hawthorn.
  These are like fine chocolate to a rabbit!
Pruning Indian Hawthorn @ plantaddicts.com (02/25)
- Perform rejuvenation pruning in early spring if necessary
- If a plant that has been neglected or badly pruned in the past, you can cut it
  back hard to encourage more dense growth
- Hard pruning needs to be done early in the growing season so the shrub has
  adequate time to recover before the winter
- Between February and March is the recommended time for hard pruning
- Cut back growth by half during these months to encourage new growth
Indian Hawthorn Growing Profile @ thespruce.com (02/25)
- This shrub does best in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight
  on most days

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Liriope spicata/muscari (Monkey Grass, Lily Turf)

Deer and Rabbits do not eat it. Most insects leave it alone
Liriope Plant Profile @ youtube.com (02/25)
- Liriope is known as Lily Turf or Monkey Grass
- They are hardy from USDA Zones 4-10
- Both kinds of Liriope are grass-like perennials that grow to about a foot tall
- There are solid colored and variegated foliage versions of both species are available
- They do not need fertilizing
- Liriope grow well in many types of soil and can thrive in full sun to part shade
- Liriope spicata is a spreading plant, while Liriope muscari is a clumping one
- You can dig and divide either species every few years, if you wish to spread
  the plants to other areas of your landscape

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Nandina

How to Grow Nandina
- How to Prune Nandinas @ southernlivingplants.com (02/25)
  - Compact nandinas, such as Flirt, Blush Pink, or Obsession, remain tidy
    with little or no pruning
  - Maintain a natural appearance by pruning each stalk to a different height,
    cutting back to a tuft of foliage
  - Remove old and weak branches to encourage new growth
  - Renew neglected clumps by cutting one-third of the main stalks to the ground
    every year for three years
Nandina Varieties
- Fire Power (National Plnat)
  - Nandina Fire Power, 2.5 qt @ homedepot.com ($21.66) (02/25)
    - Free delivery
    - Mature size is 2 ft. tall and wide
  - Nandina Fire Power, 1 gal @ lowes.com ($22.64) (02/25)
    - I think this is what Mel has in his yard
    - Does not produce flowers or fruit
    - Lime green in the spring transforming to red in the summer with yellow,
      orange, and purple coloration. In winter, the foliage turns bright fire-engine red.
    - Mature Height: 2-3 feet
    - Spread: 2-3 feet
    - Spacing: 18-20 inches
    - Free shipping with $45 order; outside delivery
  - Nandina Fire Power, 2.25 gal @ homedepot.com ($32.98) (02/25)

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Snapdragons

Characteristics
- Snapdragons are grown as annuals and thrive in the Spring and Fall
- Although they prefer full sun to part shade, they struggle in the Summer heat,
  especially in Southern climates
- Snapdragons produce clusters of flowers on upright stalks
- Snapdragons perform best in well-drained soil and cool weather
- Grows 3'-8' tall, 6"-18" wide
- Deer and rabit resistant
- Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
Plants
- Expert Gardener 1 PT Snapdragon Plant @ walmart.com ($1.97) (02/25)

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Vincas

Characteristics
- Vincas do great in Frisco Lakes and the bunnies don't eat them
Plants
- Vinca Cora Periwinkle, Red Flowers in 4.5" Pot @ homedepot.com (4 plants; $15.98) (02/25)
- Lowe's Multicolor Vinca in 6-Pack Tray @ lowes.com (out of stock; $6.98) (02/25)

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Seeds

250 White Snowflake Snapdragon Seeds @ walmart.com ($3.00) (02/25)
Marigold, Red Cherry French Seeds @ edenbrothers.com (02/25)
- They start out red, and then turn orange -- a nice orange
Outsidepride Core Red Vinca Seeds @ walmart.com (50 seeds; $9.99) (02/25)
- Days to Full Maturity: 98-105

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Plants

Plants
- Candytuft Iberis sempervivens @ homedepot.com (02/25)
  - Iberis sempervirens; perennial
  - 10-12 in. tall x 12-16 in. W
  - Space 12-16 in. apart
  - Full Sun
  - USDA zone 5 (minus 20°F) to USDA zone 9 (20°F)
  - Showy in the spring
- Arborvitae Tator Tot, 1 gal @ homedepot.com ($35.98) (12/24)
- Southern Living White Scentamazing Gardenia @ lowes.com ($19.98) (12/24)
- Monrovia Heuchera Georgia Peach or Obsidian
Plants that Rabbits Hate
- Our Favorite Rabbit-Resistant Plants @ hgtv.com (02/25)
  - Lantana, Sweet Alyssum, Marigolds, Snapdragons, Geraniums, Vincas, Salvia, Milkweed
- Plan a Landscape that Rabbits Hate @ artitree.com (02/25)

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Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation

Downspouts, Etc
- Amerimax 24.5" Black Stealth Extension Kit @ lowes.com ($12.68) (02/25)
  - Amerimax Black Low Profile Extension Kit @ homedepot.com (not at Eldorado Pkway; $12.98) (02/25)
- Spectra Splash Block, Brown @ lowes.com ($5.98) (02/25)
- Spectra TriFlex Ground Spout, Black @ lowes.com ($16.97) (02/25)
- Spectra Universal Downspout Extension, Brown @ homedepot.com (Aisle 56 | Bay 12; $8.98) (02/25)
  - Universal Ground Spout stretches from 24" to 48"
  - They can connect to each other with no cutting or tools
Sprinkler System
- Valve Box Cover Grn 6" @ amazon.com ($8.00) (02/25)
  - NDS Sub Brand: ICV (commercial covers, not residential covers)
  - Inside dimensions: 6.5" wide x 1.6" deep
  - Item model number: ‎ D109-GLT6
  - This is called an "NDS 7 inch green round economy valve box overlapping ICV cover"
  - Width is described at 7 inches
  - THIS ONE FITS PERFECTLY
- MP Rotator Nozzle @ youtube.com (02/25)
Drip Irrigation
- Hunter Micro Irrigation (02/25)
- Hunter Dripline (HDL) Produce Guide @ youtube.com (02/25)
Controller
- Hunter PRO-C
  - PRO-C Owner's Manual @ hunterirrigation.com (02/25)
    - Controller has non-volatile memory that retains all program data
- Hunter Mini-Clik Rain Sensor
  - Mini-Clik Rain Sensor Installation @ dripdepot.com (02/25)
  - Mini-Clik Rain Sensor Manual @ kosterirrigation.com (02/25)

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