Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews 5/16/26: Vitex & Xeriscapes

Adam and Amber talk about preparing landscapes for summer, including pre-emergent timing, sod installation, Water-Wise Tax-Free Weekend, and why more homeowners are tackling landscaping projects themselves this year.This episode’s Plant of the Week is the Vitex (Texas Lilac / Chaste Tree) — a drought-tolerant Texas Superstar that thrives in West Texas heat while attracting butterflies, bees, and pollinators. They also cover landscape planning basics, mulch vs. weed barrier, xeriscaping, sucker growth on trees, and practical advice for building low-maintenance flower beds and yard designs in the Big Country.