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Native Trees (Including Smaller Gardens)

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Season 25 Episode 1 | 26m 46s | CC

Fall’s a perfect time to add native trees for shade, pollinators, and screening. Tim Kiphart, Consulting Horticulturist with Far South Nursery, selects options for smaller gardens. On tour, discover how the Pease Park Conservancy saved this historic park and celebrated their 10th anniversary with a Stickwork sculpture. Daphne identifies shelf fungus growing on a tree and why to be concerned.

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Support for CTG is provided by: Lisa & Desi Rhoden, and Diane Land & Steve Adler. Central Texas Gardener is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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