In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer expert advice on controlling invasive cat's claw vine and protecting landscapes from scorching August heat. The team also covers essential late-summer prep, sharing practical tips on planting fall tomatoes, applying pre-emergent weed controls, and selecting heat-tolerant bloomers for South Texas gardens.

In this episode of Milberger&rsquo;s Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer expert advice on controlling invasive cat's claw vine and protecting landscapes from scorching August heat. The team also covers essential late-summer prep, sharing practical tips on planting fall tomatoes, applying pre-emergent weed controls, and selecting heat-tolerant bloomers for South Texas gardens.

Hear Milberger's Gardening South Texas Live on location at Milberger's Nursery at 1604/Bulverde Road - every Saturday and Sunday from 12noon - 2pm on 930 AM The Answer

Hear Milberger's Gardening South Texas Live on location at Milberger's Nursery at 1604/Bulverde Road - every Saturday and Sunday from 12noon - 2pm on 930 AM The Answer

Hear Milberger's Gardening South Texas Live on lo…

Milberger's Gardening STX

Milberger's Gardening South Texas

SAT 8/8/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

In this live episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson take caller questions on tackling garden pests like caterpillars, slugs, and sandburs using targeted treatments like Sluggo Plus and strategic pre-emergents. The team also breaks down the debate between planting new fall tomato varieties versus keeping spring indeterminates, offers tips on attracting wildlife with recirculating birdbaths, and highlights current nursery deals on heat-tolerant bloomers and deer repellents.

In this live episode of Milberger&rsquo;s Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson take caller questions on tackling garden pests like caterpillars, slugs, and sandburs using targeted treatments like Sluggo Plus and strategic pre-emergents. The team also breaks down the debate between planting new fall tomato varieties versus keeping spring indeterminates, offers tips on attracting wildlife with recirculating birdbaths, and highlights current nursery deals on heat-tolerant bloomers and deer repellents.

SUN 8/9/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

On this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer on-site customer questions about selecting the right size crepe myrtles, identifying white fungus in potted soil, and treating rosemary dieback caused by heavy rain. They also highlight current nursery sales on indoor tropical plants like Monstera and Phalaenopsis orchids, while sharing practical advice on fall tomato prep, deer-resistant hedging vines, and mixing an effective organic weed killer at home.

On this episode of Milberger&rsquo;s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer on-site customer questions about selecting the right size crepe myrtles, identifying white fungus in potted soil, and treating rosemary dieback caused by heavy rain. They also highlight current nursery sales on indoor tropical plants like Monstera and Phalaenopsis orchids, while sharing practical advice on fall tomato prep, deer-resistant hedging vines, and mixing an effective organic weed killer at home.

SUN 8/2/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

On this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer listener questions on distinguishing Monarch from Queen caterpillars, controlling aphids, and managing crape myrtle bark scale. They also detail essential late-summer gardening tips for South Texas, including timing for fall tomato planting, pruning figs for maximum yield, and selecting top-performing landscape vines.

On this episode of Milberger&rsquo;s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer listener questions on distinguishing Monarch from Queen caterpillars, controlling aphids, and managing crape myrtle bark scale. They also detail essential late-summer gardening tips for South Texas, including timing for fall tomato planting, pruning figs for maximum yield, and selecting top-performing landscape vines.

SAT 8/8/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

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