The heat just keeps on coming for us Promontory Pointe homeowners. Soon it will be fall and it will be super good time to begin fall planting. So where do you begin? You can start by reviewing Texas Superstar plants (Texas Superstars). These plants are proven to grow better in our region and require low water needs. Start planning on your yard maintenance coming up in October, it will be time to compost and fertilize for the winter.
You will hear me talk a lot about composting. Composting is essential for your soil as it provides nutrients for your plants and keeps the soil from compacting. Your plants and soil will thank you for this! Composting twice a year will ensure your soil stays healthy.
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.
Here are some other good URLs for caring for your lawn:
Key Dates for Lawn Care
St. Augustine Lawn Care
Lawn Mowing Height
Don’t know where to begin? 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 .
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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.
I am inviting residents to join me on improving their own community as well as Promontory Pointe in general. 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.
Are you interested in gardening but don’t know where to start? Do you have projects but need someone to sit down with you and plan it out? Shoot me an e-mail, I can help plan out your vegetable or flower gardening needs.
I can be reached at landscape@promontoryhoa.org via email.