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Itching to garden but lack the space at your tiny bachelor (or bachelorette) pad? Try container gardening! Most vegetables and herbs in a traditional South Texas landscape can also be grown in [...]

Soaker hoses can be an effective and efficient watering tool for beds, shrubs and trees. But use them incorrectly and you may be blindsided with a huge water bill. Soaker hoses are a great way to [...]

Drought is a normal occurrence in South Texas. But you can help minimize plant damage and mortality by following a few simple rules. In the three decades I’ve lived in South Texas, [...]

All turf grasses require more water than beds of perennials, shrubs or trees. So the most effective change you can make is to replace the lawn with beds of heat-hardy plants. A WaterSaver [...]

Annuals are not typically recommended as drought-tolerant, low maintenance plants. But we’ve discovered a few select varieties to be as heat-hardy and carefree as most perennials. Normally we [...]

While it’s always a good idea to paint fresh wounds with an oil or latex paint, the heat at this time of year actually helps protect against oak wilt. The really hot weather of July and August is [...]

The heat and high temps of July and August aren’t the only culprits that take a toll on your landscape and lawn. If your St. Augustine grass is looking sad and jaundiced, it may be under [...]

Taking an extended summer vacation? It’s important to plan ahead to help your plants survive the separation. The kids have been out of school awhile and you’re planning that much needed [...]