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Using the power of your smartphone, water flow sensors let you see your water use in real time — and they can alert you to possible leaks. And right now, you can get a $150 rebate on a [...]

Leaves provide an almost endless supply of essential nutrients to your landscape. Mowing and leaving them exactly where they fall can provide multiple benefits for your landscape. By now, leaves [...]

Automatic sprinkler systems make it easy to set it and forget it, but this time of year it can be a wasteful and costly convenience. The solution: Turn it off. Your landscape and wallet will [...]

October and November are the ideals months of the year to make some or all of your irrigation system a thing of the past or upgrade it to boost efficiency. For many people, the idea of change can [...]

In South Texas, mint thrives in partial-to-heavy shade. That makes it perfect as a groundcover or as an accent between stepping stones. The mint family (Lamiaceae) contains more than 236 Genera [...]

Ryegrass can use twice as much water as warm season grasses. So unless you enjoy spending money on your lawn during the winter — and possibly having a sparse lawn next spring — don’t plant winter [...]

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a say in how much you’re charged for your monthly sewer service? Wait a minute, you actually do! Ok everyone, let’s have a show of hands to see how [...]

Hungry deer will nibble on anything, even the so-called “deer-resistant” plants in your landscape. But you can help discourage them from gorging on your garden. Once deer have [...]

Tired of cookie cutter landscapes that all look the same? There are many not-so-popular perennials that thrive in our area. Try these eye-catching underdogs for unexpected flair in your flower [...]

It’s a common sight in a Hill Country landscape — a Texas-sized limestone boulder at the end of the drive. Learn how to make it work for you to create more curb appeal! As a landscape designer [...]