As spring comes to Central Texas, several growers and nurseries in Leander and Cedar Park are ready to help residents maintain their lawns and add new flora. Help your garden grow with this handy guide. Cashway Building Materials 100 E. South St., Leander 512-259-3843 www.acehardware.com Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Circle D Nurseries 1360 E. San Gabriel Parkway, Leander 512-528-8001 www.circlednurseries.com Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–noon Spring sellers Bougainvillea, crepe myrtle, holly, yellow esperanza, irises, jasmine. D&B Tree Co. 15000 N. RM 620, Austin 512-248-5555 www.dandbtreecompany.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Spring sellers Native trees such as elms, magnolias and palms Farmer’s Nursery 1305 Leander Drive, Leander 512-259-4111 www.farmersnursery.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Spring sellers Bulk soils, drought-tolerant zoysia sod, organic vegetables, evergreen trees, salvia and lantana Garden advice “If the mesquite trees and the pecans have not budded out, do not put your vegetables out. [It’s] too early,” Farmer’s Nursery employee Cathy Clark-Ramsey said. She attributed that axiom to owner Kevin Farmer’s late grandmother, Vergie Farmer. Hill Country Natives 308 Mesa Oaks, Leander 512-914-7519 (Appointments preferred) www.hillcountrynatives.net Spring sellers Native fruit trees and fruit-bearing shrubs Hill Country Water Gardens & Nursery 1407 N. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park 512-260-5050 www.hillcountrywatergardens.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Spring sellers Pond items include hardy lilies, tropical lilies and bog plants. Annuals and native plants include salvia, blackfoot daisies, cactus, succulent plants, sotols and germander. Garden advice “Think drought-tolerant when you plant,” owner/manager Steve Kainer said. “A lot of people are steering away from annuals and going to perennials. … The more plants you plant in an area, you usually get better results.” LCP Garden Guide