Mulch is a vital component of a successful garden and landscape. When applied correctly, there are significant pros to using it to help your plants...
Knowing the depth of your soil can help you design your garden and determine its irrigation needs. How deep is your soil? The answer to...
This low maintenance method of sub-surface irrigation provides steady and dependable watering to your plants where they need it most. Watering a garden can be...
Weekly Watering Advice
Beds:
Lawns:
Still no irrigation needed after last week’s beneficial rain. More is expected this week! Hand water if needed for pots and recent plantings.
May 18, 2026
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City Nature Challenge – San Antonio Metro Area
City Nature Challenge San Antonio Metro Area is part of a worldwide community science effort that invites people to observe, document, and help identify the plants and wildlife living in […]
¡Viva el Bosque! y Bajo los Arboles 5K at San Antonio Arboretum
¡Viva el Bosque! y Bajo los Arboles 5K at San Antonio Arboretum
Fiesta with us at the Arboretum’s first ¡Viva El Bosque! Start your experience in La Fiesta, a family-friendly celebration featuring hands-on activities, engaging education partners, food, and music. Then, lace […]
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Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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Pollinator Habitat Celebration
Pollinator Habitat Celebration
Join Green Spaces Alliance and partners to learn about the importance of establishing habitat for pollinators. You will also get to help plant a demonstration garden of native pollinator plants […]
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Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
SAWS GardenStyleSA WaterSaver Programs
SAWS GardenStyleSA WaterSaver Programs
Discover the many great water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyleSA website to […]
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Free Entry Day- Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
Free Entry Day- Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
Get outside this weekend to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Discover how water-saving native plants can transform your space […]
Wonderful Wicking Tanks
Wonderful Wicking Tanks
This is a hands-on workshop for the entire family. Participants will learn how to build wicking tanks that include a mini-aquifer feature that will keep plants nourished while reducing water […]
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Native Plants for Pollinators
Native Plants for Pollinators
Transform your front yard, backyard or garden bed into a buzzing, fluttering haven for local wildlife! Drake White, owner of The Nectar Bar, a local natives-only nursery, will offer the […]
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Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard […]
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National Bike to Work Day
AAMPO is celebrating Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on Friday, May 15, 2026! Since 2018, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has proudly coordinated National Bike Month programming throughout […]
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Explore the many sustainable practices at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to […]
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
Sustainable Landscaping
Sustainable Landscaping
Design and implement landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape is beautiful […]
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3rd Saturday Litter Bug Clean-Up
3rd Saturday Litter Bug Clean-Up
Help us reclaim the phrase “litter bug” by turning it into something positive for birds, wildlife, and our water resources. By removing litter, we protect habitats and support water-saving native […]
Meet the Macroinvertebrates
Meet the Macroinvertebrates
Did you know that bugs can help indicate the quality of our water? Learn all about aquatic macroinvertebrates and what they mean for our water quality. In this hands-on class, […]
Rainscaping and Rain Gardens
Rainscaping and Rain Gardens
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the […]
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San Antonio’s Hot Wells Hotel and Spa
San Antonio’s Hot Wells Hotel and Spa
The Hot Wells Hotel and Spa has a long and storied history in San Antonio as a destination spot for locals and visitors to embrace hot and sulfurous water from […]
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Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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International Society of Arboriculture’s Texas Tree Climbing Championship
International Society of Arboriculture’s Texas Tree Climbing Championship
The competition aims to simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds. Each event tests a competitor’s ability to […]
San Antonio Festival of Flowers
San Antonio Festival of Flowers
Gardeners from throughout South Texas come together at San Antonio's annual Festival of Flowers to check out visiting nurseries, garden centers, growers, experts, artisans and designers. Attendees enjoy an organic […]
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How to Create a Native Plant Rain Garden
How to Create a Native Plant Rain Garden
Save water and save money by learning how to create a rain garden packed with native plants to help your yard thrive. Lee Marlowe of San Antonio River Authority with […]
Latest Garden Articles
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.
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Gail Dugelby
Mulch is a vital component of a successful garden and landscape. When applied correctly, there are significant pros to using it to help your plants and trees. What exactly is […]
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Garden Style San Antonio
Knowing the depth of your soil can help you design your garden and determine its irrigation needs. How deep is your soil? The answer to this question should guide your […]
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Carlos Paris
This low maintenance method of sub-surface irrigation provides steady and dependable watering to your plants where they need it most. Watering a garden can be deceptively wasteful if you’re not […]
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Garden Style San Antonio
From attractive alternative groundcovers to ground-hugging native plants, you’ll have a happy landscape without the need for excessive watering or maintenance. What remains of our local turfgrass is springing to […]
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Brad Wier
Recent storms were no drought-buster, but they certainly greened up our gardens. Time to tidy up — your neighbors will thank you! Note: This informal series features San Antonio WaterSaver […]
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Mario Hernandez
These small devices play a critical role in conserving water by keeping your irrigation system from running while it’s raining. Rain sensors are a common component in modern irrigation systems, […]
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