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 Wildscape for Wildlife
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Wildlife
Posted December 29, 2020

Wildscape for Wildlife

By Calvin Finch Ph.D., Guest Author Entice the widest selection of feathered finery with thickets and tangles. The most attractive landscape to the widest selection of birds is one that offers [...]

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 Christmas Tree Turned Bird Feeder
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By Dana Nichols
In Extras, Outdoor Living, Wildlife, Winter
Posted December 29, 2020

Christmas Tree Turned Bird Feeder

Before you haul your holiday pine or fir to the brush/compost pile, decorate it one more time — this time as a bird feeder. The weekend after New Year’s Eve is usually when the Christmas tree [...]

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 Garden Gift Giving
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By Guest Author
In Outdoor Living, Plants, Winter
Posted December 22, 2020

Garden Gift Giving

One of the many great things about South Texas is that the growing season comes only a couple of months after the holiday season. So if you’re looking for a last minute garden gift idea, [...]

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 Hit the Snooze Button on your Irrigation Controller
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By Heather Ginsburg
In Irrigation, Landscaping, Winter
Posted December 22, 2020

Hit the Snooze Button on your Irrigation Controller

Right now, your lawn is enjoying a deep slumber. So, don’t disturb it with water. Just let it snooze and your pocketbook will thank you. During the holidays we’re all busy with a million things [...]

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 Spice Up Your Gift-Wrapping Game
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By Sasha Kodet
In Crafts, Extras, How-to do Stuff, Plants, Winter
Posted December 15, 2020

Spice Up Your Gift-Wrapping Game

Explore these fresh-from-the-garden ideas to sow a more home-style holiday mood. Creative expression is one of the delights of gardening — and sharing it with others is even better! A gorgeous [...]

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 Ball Moss Wreath
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By Dana Nichols
In Extras, How-to do Stuff, Outdoor Living, Plants, Winter
Posted December 15, 2020

Ball Moss Wreath

Customize your own holiday door décor with just a few materials — including one that’s absolutely free and widely available this time of year. Forget a store-bought wreath that looks like [...]

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 Working With a Landscape Designer
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Planning/Design, Winter
Posted December 8, 2020

Working With a Landscape Designer

December and January are an excellent time to put your thoughts down on paper and begin researching resources. Even now when most of my communication with customers happens via email, one of the [...]

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 Plan Ahead for a Colorful Winter Garden
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By Sarah Galvan
In Fall, Plants, Wildlife, Winter
Posted December 8, 2020

Plan Ahead for a Colorful Winter Garden

Evergreen plants and a few colorful winter performers are all your landscape needs to cast a colorful glow in the colder months. See our list of recommendations. Missing warm color in the garden [...]

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 A Plan for Pruning
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By Mark Peterson
In Maintenance, Winter
Posted December 1, 2020

A Plan for Pruning

Pruning trees and woody shrubs is an essential part of landscape maintenance. Right now in the dormant season is the prime time to prune. Normally, we begin pruning trees and shrubs in late [...]

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 Help Your Landscape Fend Off a Freeze
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By Juan Soulas
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Plants, Winter
Posted December 1, 2020

Help Your Landscape Fend Off a Freeze

Your most vulnerable plants are counting on you to protect them from frigid temps. Follow these tips to make sure your landscape is ready for a freezing forecast. Freeze events in San Antonio are [...]

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