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When it comes to gardening, many of us are stumped by all that it entails. But really, gardening isn’t so mysterious. There are many garden-related tasks and topics that stump people. But [...]

Crape myrtle is one of the most versatile ornamental trees we have in South Texas. Not only is it drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, but it’s available in various shades of the rainbow. Years [...]

In San Antonio, it’s the dry, hot summer months that present the biggest obstacles to your landscape. But choosing native plants with a diverse mix of adaptations for survival can make all the [...]

Severe storms come and go and trees have adapted to them. Still, trees can sustain major damage. But with the correct pruning we can help accelerate their regrowth. Recently storms played havoc [...]

Trees and shrubs provide us with shade, clean air and clean water. When watering during the summer months, these are the plants you want to target. During the summer months, it’s best to [...]

Just because you have an irrigation system doesn’t mean you have to use it. The hose uses fewer gallons per minute than your in-ground sprinklers, plus hand watering targets only what [...]

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 [...]

Got a water saver garden? Skip the watering and give your plants an early summer grooming instead to help prepare them for a long, hot summer. It’s June and the dog days of summer are already [...]