Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews 1/31/26: From Bluebonnets to Weeds

It’s the last day of January, it’s freezing outside, and Adam, Amber, George (and a napping Willis) kick off a “what now?” episode after a wild week of closures and nonstop firewood sales. With Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and a family wedding on the horizon, Adam names the Texas state flower—bluebonnets—as Plant of the Week and breaks down the real way they grow: the tough seed coat, how (and when) to scarify seeds, why you don’t need soil prep, and the hilarious truth about “it’s illegal to pick them.”

Then it’s all about February prevention: pecan buying tips, the Farmers’ Almanac (final paper edition), and the nursery’s month-by-month lawn guide—plus a deep dive into early-season protectants like drenches, horticultural oils, and scale control, including why timing matters.

In the final segment, Adam lays out the most important early lawn move of the year: pre-emergent—when to apply it, how long it lasts, why it beats chasing weeds later, and the difference between pre- and post-emergent products. Bonus: a smart West Texas strategy with an optional May application to help fight late-season troublemakers like sandburs and khaki weed.