Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews 3/7/26: Spring Is Springing

Spring is starting to wake up across the Big Country, and Adam and Amber cover everything that comes with it. This episode looks at the early signs of the season, from much-needed March rain to the flood of new plant trucks arriving at Willow Creek Gardens with fresh color, shrubs, pottery, tropicals, and more.Adam’s Plant of the Week is the live oak, and he explains why it remains one of the best long-term shade trees for West Texas, including its growth habit, durability, history, and what homeowners need to know about its annual leaf drop. The show also covers what to tackle right now in the landscape: pre-emergent timing, tree and shrub drenches, dormant oil for fruit trees, weed control, sprinkler checkups, and why it is still too early for Bermuda seed.They also discuss what gardeners can plant now, what is still coming soon, and why patience matters with warm-season plants like crepe myrtles, lantana, plumbago, and esperanza. It’s a practical early-spring episode packed with timely advice to help you get ahead before the season fully takes off.