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Make a beeline for the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival

Help raise awareness and appreciation for all the pollinators that propagate our produce and beautify our backyards. The Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival brings visitors...

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Late bloomers

There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our...

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Tree planting season is nearly upon us

A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that! San Antonio is a...

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Weekly Watering Advice

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Irrigation requirements are dropping as day length shortens and solar radiation decreases. A chance for precipitation is back in the forecast this week! Hand water new plantings as needed. 

— Brad Wier

September 28, 2026

Stage 3 Watering Rules in effect

 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. – midnight.
Once a Week on Assigned Day

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Want to scoop on the latest gardening tips and landscape advice? There’s a lot to explore! We’ve gathered some gardening categories to help you dive into your topic of choice.

Make a beeline for the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival

Help raise awareness and appreciation for all the pollinators that propagate our produce and beautify our backyards. The Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival brings visitors to Brackenridge Park together with […]

Late bloomers

There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our area this season. Bluebonnets, winecups, […]

Tree planting season is nearly upon us

A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that! San Antonio is a great place for trees. We […]

Clean feeders = happy hummingbirds

Hummingbird migration is in high gear. Here are a few feeder-cleaning tips to help keep our hovering houseguests healthy. It’s easy to observe these winged wonders in action with a […]

Picture this: snap the perfect photos for your WaterSaver coupons

You don’t need to be Ansel Adams. Just follow these simple tips and tricks for successful before-and-after photos. There’s a lot of truth to the phrase “a picture is worth […]

Back to basics: Planting perennials

New to gardening? Follow these 10 easy steps to a perfectly planted perennial garden. With the first taste of cooler temperatures in sight, you’re probably ready to buy a few […]

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