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November 8, 2025: Fall planting, with some changes to the plan.
November 8, 2025: Fall planting, with some changes to the plan.
The Texas lantana, which was not available, was replaced by purple coneflower. We had two red yucca plants that weren’t expected; the third plant will be added in the spring. We had two rock rose plants instead of one. The yucca placement made the original placement of the zexmenia too crowded, so it was moved. There was extra horseherb, so the excess was planted under the roses and crepe myrtle in the right bed. We also planted a purple passionflower we had discussed for spring and Texas Star hibiscus that was an unexpected donation.
Original planting plan for left bed. Photo: KCMGA.
Revised plan for left bed after fall planting on November 8, 2025. Photo: KCMGA.
Original planting plan for right bed. Photo: KCMGA
Revised plan for right bed after fall planting on November 8, 2025. Photo: KCMGA.
Ada O'Steen planting red yucca. Photo: KCMGA
Rebecca Morrow notes changes to the plan. Photo: KCMGA.
Angela Johnston plants Turk's Cap. Photo: KCMGA.
Linda Redd reacting to bark scale discovery.
Linda Redd noticed that the small crapemyrtle in the left bed had a bad infestation of crapemyrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae). For more information about this common pest, read “Biology and Management of the Crapemyrtle Bark Scale.”
We discovered that the crapemyrtle in the right bed was also infected, though not as severely. The small crapemyrtle was pruned back to near the ground and the remaining plant was treated with neem oil. The tree in the other bed got minor pruning and neem oil treatment. We will monitor both plants and treat again as needed.
Angela Johnston, Ada O'Steen, and Rebecca Morrow (at far right partially out of frame) discuss plant placement.
Today's workers: Angela Johnston, Ada O'Steen, Linda Red, and Dana Hunt. Not pictured: Rebecca Morrow. Photo: KCMGA.
Left bed after planting. Photo: KCMGA.
Right bed after planting. Photo: KCMGA.
The plants were handwatered thoroughly. With the fall planting finished, we shifted to Fall Maintenance mode.
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