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Water conservation is a communitywide effort — that’s why we want your input on our draft five-year conservation plan. Water conservation remains a high priority in San Antonio. Our proven [...]

Common annual cool season weeds in our area come up from the seeds of last winter. Deal with their arrival with these tips. What a relief to have cool weather and periodic rains! But wait. What [...]

Grass can be tenacious and return to compete with new plants if it is not eradicated properly. For all of the talk about grass dying or looking unsightly during drought, it’s surprising how [...]

Soaker hoses can be an effective and efficient watering tool for beds, shrubs and trees. But use them incorrectly and you may be blindsided with a huge water bill. Soaker hoses are a great way to [...]

Winter is the perfect time to take on a landscape project in San Antonio. It’s comfortable to work outside, and plants will get a chance to get their roots started before the hot weather [...]

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the need to ensure your irrigation system is in good working order. If your irrigation system was dormant this winter due to cool weather and [...]

I console myself with the reminder that we learn from our mistakes. In the case of some errors though, the fix requires a lot of work. In the past, I thought I was planting appropriate species, [...]

Want to add some wow to your garden? These special garden beauties make a San Antonio statement with vibrant blooms and striking shapes that not only add interest and excitement, but are [...]

Deliver more water to the roots where it’s needed. Wildscape Watering Technique: Avoid watering flowers from the top because the water washes off nectar that is important to wildlife. [...]

Pruning back top-frozen perennials produces a surprisingly big pile of brush. Smaller materials can be added to your compost pile. But, getting rid of larger branches is a challenge for folks who [...]