Maintenance

Mulch is a natural way to enhance organic matter and retain moisture in urban soils. September is a great time to add it to your landscape. There’s much to love about mulch. It’s a natural way to [...]

No matter where your home is located, the key to a thriving, water-saving landscape is one that works with — not against — its natural characteristics. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, San [...]

Fertilizers and pesticides can be washed away by rainwater to nearby creeks and rivers. A few simple solutions can prevent this pollution — and save water! From heat to cold, rain to drought, [...]

White grubs can be a real nightmare for homeowners who value a showplace lawn. Checking the lawn for signs of damage will help you manage infestations. One of the signs that turf-growing season [...]

Maintaining a large lawn doesn’t have to be complicated. Just follow these four simple steps to keep it healthy and green — and save a lot of green on your water bill. As many faithful [...]

In Texas, a lawn is a precious thing — not a default groundcover to be wasted on side yards and medians. But selecting the right turf type makes all the difference. Despite all the wonderful [...]

Monsoon or drought, there’s an ideal watering schedule that not only benefits your landscape, but also your wallet. We may be out of Stage 2 and Stage 1 watering rules, but that does not mean we [...]

There’s no magic potion to increase survival of frost-intolerant, heat-loving plants. Instead, be patient and know how to recognize signs of survival. Several weeks ago I recommended [...]

If you’re starting up irrigation for the year, now is a good time to make sure you’re not needlessly adding water weight to your plants. The approach of warm dry weather can invite worries about [...]

Plants are resilient, so wait and watch. There’s nothing you can apply or “water in” to help frozen flora.  Clocks have sprung forward, sweet spring days have arrived and — despite the deep [...]