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 Container Gardening for Singles
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Summer
Posted July 31, 2017

Container Gardening for Singles

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 [...]

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 Soaker Hoses — Good, Bad and Ugly
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By Karen Guz
In Irrigation, Summer
Posted July 31, 2017

Soaker Hoses — Good, Bad and Ugly

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 [...]

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 Drought Does Not Mean Death
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Summer
Posted July 31, 2017

Drought Does Not Mean Death

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, [...]

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 Dramatic Changes = Big Water Savings
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By Juan Soulas
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Rebates & Coupons
Posted July 24, 2017

Dramatic Changes = Big Water Savings

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 [...]

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 Virtually Indestructible Annuals
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By Mark Peterson
In Plants, Summer
Posted July 17, 2017

Virtually Indestructible Annuals

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 [...]

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 Summer Is Pruning Season for Oaks
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By David Abrego
In Maintenance, Plants, Summer
Posted July 11, 2017

Summer Is Pruning Season for Oaks

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 [...]

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 Chinch Bugs: No Easy Fix
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By Nathan Riggs
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Summer
Posted July 11, 2017

Chinch Bugs: No Easy Fix

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 [...]

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 Easing Separation Anxiety
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By Donna Fossum
In Plants, Summer
Posted July 11, 2017

Easing Separation Anxiety

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 [...]

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