1.  Plant a tree: now is still a perfect time to get that shade or ornamental tree in the ground.

 2. Plant flowering perennials: it’s never too late. Even though their tops will be burned back with the first hard freeze, their roots will be hardy. During the cool days of winter, they will establish a healthy root system for a show in the spring. 

3. Plant some winter blooming annuals: in central Texas, we can grow pansies, snapdragons, violas, stock, cyclamen, flowering cabbage and kale....