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Monthly Archive for: "August, 2019"
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 7 Simple Steps to a Successful Xeriscape
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Starter Gardener
Posted August 27, 2019

7 Simple Steps to a Successful Xeriscape

Making the jump from a turf-blanketed landscape to a xeric one can be intimidating. It helps to think about the process in baby steps — and also about how much time, energy and water you’ll save. [...]

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 50 More Rea$ons To Love WaterSaver Coupons
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By Mark Peterson
In Event, Extras
Posted August 27, 2019

50 More Rea$ons To Love WaterSaver Coupons

Still on the fence about applying for SAWS WaterSaver Coupons? Maybe this will help make up your mind: When you install your new landscape or patioscape we’ll give you a bonus $50 mulch coupon! [...]

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 Native Plants for Native Birds
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By Sarah Gorton
In Landscaping, Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 27, 2019

Native Plants for Native Birds

Want to boost the bird variety in your yard? Check out our top recommendations of fowl-friendly flora. There are plenty of reasons to opt for native plants when it comes to your landscape. Among [...]

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 Landscape, Defend Thyself!
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Plants, Summer
Posted August 20, 2019

Landscape, Defend Thyself!

Plants have developed unique characteristics to help them beat the heat and many other extremes. Sometimes the best thing you can do is simply walk away and let them fend for themselves. Plants, [...]

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 Draw Dragonflies To Your Landscape
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Plants, Wildlife
Posted August 20, 2019

Draw Dragonflies To Your Landscape

Cynthia Barsun is a former SAWS Conservation Consultant  Here’s one good reason you want dragonflies hovering around: Mosquitoes. Those biting bloodsuckers are the preferred prey of these [...]

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 WaterSaver Coupons Are Waiting For You!
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By Juan Soulas
In Event, Rebates & Coupons
Posted August 13, 2019

WaterSaver Coupons Are Waiting For You!

Thousands of San Antonians have replaced part of their water-guzzling grass with dazzling drought-tolerant plants or patioscape. Will you be next? WaterSaver Coupons return Aug. 15! It may not [...]

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 Coupon Makeover: Urban Backyard Oasis
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Planning/Design, Rebates & Coupons
Posted August 13, 2019

Coupon Makeover: Urban Backyard Oasis

Newly built homes typically have teeny tiny patios that aren’t very inviting. But WaterSaver Coupons can help you create an alluring outdoor living space you’ll want to hang out in [...]

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 Plants for the Forgetful Gardener
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By Sarah Gorton
In Landscaping, Plants, Starter Gardener
Posted August 13, 2019

Plants for the Forgetful Gardener

It is possible to have a healthy, robust landscape that only requires minimal maintenance. And being forgetful can work to your advantage — if you pick the right plants. I was once a helicopter [...]

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 Know Your Flow
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By Guest Author
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Rebates & Coupons
Posted August 6, 2019

Know Your Flow

Flow sensors use the power of your smartphone to let you know when your water is running. This can tell you exactly how much water you’re using — in real time — and determine if you have a [...]

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 A Shrub for All Occasions
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By Brad Wier
In Planning/Design, Plants
Posted August 6, 2019

A Shrub for All Occasions

What requires no water, no trimming and is one of the few evergreen native hedges for South Central Texas? Cenizo. It’s the premier plant for a low-water, low-maintenance landscape. [...]

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