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Garden centers in Melissa, Texas
Melissa gardeners have 2 local garden centers to choose from, 2 independent nurseries alongside 0 chain garden departments. Sitting in USDA hardiness zone 8b, Melissa sees winter lows of 15 to 20°F, which shapes everything local nurseries stock, from frost-tolerant perennials to heat-proof summer color.
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- 4.5 ★
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- Zone 8b
- USDA zone
All 2 garden centers in Melissa
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Planting in Melissa: zone 8b quick guide
Central Texas offers a very long growing season, but summer heat, not winter cold, is the main limit. Plant early so crops mature before July, then replant for a strong fall garden. Typical growing season: ~260 days, from the last frost in early to mid March to the first freeze around late November.
July
Plant now
Fall tomato transplants, Pumpkins for Halloween
Garden tasks
Survive: water deeply, mulch, harvest
August
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Fall tomatoes & peppers (early), Beans (mid), Squash
Garden tasks
Fall garden is Central Texas's best season, plant it
September
Plant now
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower transplants, Lettuce, Spinach (late)
Garden tasks
Plant wildflower seed for spring
Melissa garden center FAQs
›How many garden centers are there in Melissa, TX?
Our directory currently lists 2 garden centers and plant nurseries in Melissa, Texas, 2 independent and 0 chain locations.
›What is the best-rated garden center in Melissa?
Green Acres Nursery & Supply is currently the top-rated garden center in Melissa, with a 4.7-star average across 165 Google reviews.
›What USDA hardiness zone is Melissa, TX?
Melissa is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (average annual minimum temperature 15 to 20°F). The last spring frost typically falls in early to mid March, and the first fall frost arrives around late November.
›When should I start planting in Melissa?
In zone 8b, set out warm-season vegetables and annuals after the last frost in early to mid March. Cool-season crops go in earlier, and fall planting (September to November) is excellent in Melissa for trees, shrubs, and perennials.