Lubbock Master Gardeners

Happening this weekend. LMGA will be out at the Clay and Wine Festival this weekend located at the Llano Estacado Winery
3426 E FM 1585, Lubbock, TX 79404
Hope to see yall!

Happy June 1st!
The heat has arrived on the South Plains! With rising temperatures and drying winds, a little extra attention now will keep your garden productive and beautiful through the hottest months ahead.

✅ Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root systems.

✅ Add 2–3 inches of mulch around flowers, vegetables, and shrubs to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

✅ Harvest vegetables regularly, including squash, cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, to keep plants producing.

✅ Watch for pests such as spider mites, squash bugs, and aphids. Early detection makes control much easier.

✅ Deadhead spent blooms on annuals and perennials to encourage continued flowering.

✅ Fertilize container plants regularly, as nutrients leach out quickly with frequent watering.

✅ Continue planting heat-loving crops such as southern peas, okra, pumpkins, and melons.

✅ Prune spring-flowering shrubs after they finish blooming, but avoid heavy pruning of trees and shrubs during extreme heat.

✅ Mow lawns at the proper height and leave grass clippings when possible to help retain soil moisture.

✅ Check irrigation systems for leaks, broken heads, and proper coverage before summer heat intensifies.

🌱 Remember: Early morning is the best time to water, garden, and inspect plants before temperatures climb.

🌿🪴Don't Forget this weekend is TEXAS WATER-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS SALES TAX HOLIDAY 💧 May 23–25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend!)
Shop tax-free on qualifying water-efficient and water-conserving products during the holiday weekend.

💙 WATER-SENSE® PRODUCTS Any product with a WaterSense® label is tax-free (home or business use).

Examples: • Faucets • Showerheads • Toilets • Irrigation controllers

💚 WATER-CONSERVING PRODUCTS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY)

Examples: • Drip irrigation / soaker hoses • Rain barrels • Mulch, soil, compost • Plants, trees, grasses • Moisture control systems • Permeable ground covers

🚫 NOT INCLUDED • Sprinkler systems • Building materials • Shade structures • Air conditioners & ceiling fans (some may qualify under Energy Star holiday)

✔ No limit on items ✔ No exemption certificate required
🌿 For more details and rules visit: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1018.php