Good day homeowners. My name is Rand Rodriguez, and I am a Peak Homeowner as well as a Bexar County Master Gardener. I am currently the only person on the Landscaping Committee for our HOA, and I am inviting residents to join me on improving their own community as well as Promontory Pointe in general. I can be reached at landscape@promontoryhoa.org via email. Please contact me if you’d like to volunteer or have any other landscape questions regarding our community. Landscape Committee work will include overseeing the HOA landscaping contract, improving neighborhood entrances, and assisting homeowners on their landscaping issues. If you have gardening questions, you can always reach out to me or the Bexar Country Master Gardener Hotline.
The Bexar County Master Gardener Association has experts that provide scientifically based information from Texas A&M and the Agrilife Extension. This information is specific for Bexar County. You can reach their hotline at the number below:
BY PHONE : 210-631-0400.
(Ask to speak to a Master Gardener)
Mon-Fri
9 am – Noon, 1-4 pm
(Closed on county holidays)
You can also reach out via email via their website at May We Help? | BCMG Home .
The Bexar County Master Gardeners can help with your flower and vegetable planting questions.
Key Dates for Lawn Care
St. Augustine Lawn Care
Lawn Mowing Height
************UPCOMING CLASS ON HERBS*************
Exploring the Herb Garden Class on August 10th, from 1-3pm at
Greenies Urban Farm Classroom
1615 Sherman
San Antonio, TX 78202
This class is taught by Bexar County Master Gardeners for a $10 cost. Pre-Registration required. Register here: Exploring the Herb Garden
Lunch and Learn – Harvesting Herbs
Friday 14 August 12-1pm
Greenies Urban Farm Classroom
1615 Sherman
San Antonio, TX 78202
This class is free to the public
***********LATEST NEWS****************
August Home Gardening things to do: August in Your Garden
Now is the time to treat for white grubs! Do it now or watch your grass brown and die in the coming months.
How to attract and care for Hummingbirds: Hummingbirds
Let’s bring pollinators back to our HOA!
For maximum monarch + hummingbird traffic:
- Plant Gregg’s Mistflower in clusters of 3–5 for butterfly density. (Plant in Sun-Will grow 4-5 feet wide and 3 feet tall). The provides butterfly nectar.
- Plant Green Milkweed next to your Gregg’s Mistflower. This is the host plant for Monarch’s and provide food for their long journies.
- Add Turk’s Cap for shade areas and nonstop hummingbird activity. (Plant in partial sun areas and will grow to 5-6′ high and 4-5 feet wide)
- Use Flame Acanthus in hot, dry spots — peak bloom aligns with fall monarch migration. (Plant in full sun and it will grow from 4-5′ tall and 3-4 feet wide)
- Mix in Esperanza for long-season nectar and bright color. (Plant in full sun and this bush will grow up to 7-8 feet tall and just about as wide).
Bloom coverage across seasons:
- Spring: Gregg’s Mistflower, Milkweed
- Summer: Salvia, Turk’s Cap, Esperanza, Gregg’s Mistflower, Milkweed
- Fall (migration peak): Flame Acanthus, Gregg’s Mistflower, Turk’s Cap, Esperanza, Milkweed
Water needs: All five are drought-tough once established — ideal for Central Texas heat.