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69 butterfly species counted in one day! The Annual Butterfly Count Every year throughout North America, butterfly enthusiasts, entomologists, nature lovers, and curious volunteers gather to [...]

The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But if your landscape is craving color, fear not! Here are some ironclad options that’ll show summer who’s boss. As the summer heats [...]

A large lawn requires a lot of water, time and maintenance — now and in the future. Why not give up some grass? There are many more cool things you can do with your outdoor space. When designing [...]

There’s an art to watering well with a handheld hose. When done correctly, hand watering yields amazing results. It’s also an enjoyable, relaxing way to spend time in your landscape. [...]

Watering days stay the same in Stage 2 as in Stage 1, but watering hours are shortened: 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m. on your day. When in San Antonio dry, hot conditions settle in causing the Edwards [...]

You can make your landscape look a little less inviting to deer with plants that offend their sensibilities. Deer sneer at plants that are aromatic, prickly or hairy, and plants with milky sap. [...]

If you want to save water (and money) with drip irrigation, it all comes down to selecting the right design for your landscape, installing it properly and scheduling it correctly. Drip irrigation [...]

If you’re fortunate enough to have a WaterSaver garden, you can skip the sprinklers and give your plants an early summer grooming instead to help prepare them for the dog days ahead It’s [...]

Applications are now closed for the coupon program. But it’s not too early to start planning your landscape projects — coupons are available during the spring and fall Sign up for [...]