1 hour | Saturday, 19 September 2026
all is finally beginning to show signs of arriving in West Texas after a record-setting stretch of heat. Adam and Amber cover the late-September landscape checklist, including the final weeks for laying sod, fall pre-emergent, winterizer fertilizer, and why they've delayed mums, fall vegetables and herbs until temperatures become more manageable. They also explain important timing considerations if you're planning to overseed with rye or fescue, plant spring-flowering bulbs, or have newly installed sod.With cooler weather approaching, the focus turns to one of the best fall projects: planting trees. Adam and Amber explain why fall gives new trees months to develop roots before the next West Texas summer, how to choose between ornamental and shade trees, and what to consider when selecting a planting location. They cover proper distance from houses, sidewalks and driveways; overhead and underground utilities; planting depth; staking; root stimulators; mulch; and the deep watering newly planted trees need while becoming established. They also tackle the perennial question of whether there's really such a thing as a “non-messy” tree.Plus, Amber shares what's happening inside Willow Creek Gardens' Workshop Warehouse, including terrariums, kokedamas and fall succulent pumpkin projects. Adam and Amber also discuss the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association's professional certification program, the extensive knowledge required to become a certified nursery professional, and why continuing education matters even after decades in the green industry.