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Landscape photos: Tips for perfect pics

You’ve put time and effort into creating an outdoor haven. Now take photos that do it justice. Picture this: you’re sitting outside enjoying the beautiful...

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Solve yard problems with WaterSaver Landscape Coupons

From defining your property line to creating shade and habitat for wildlife, there are many problems that can be solved with thoughtfully placed plants. Does...

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Seasonal landscape upkeep for August

The scorching heat is predicted to linger. So stay cool and stick to these basic tasks. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Maybe...

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Weekly Watering Advice

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For those who received beneficial rainfall this weekend, no irrigation is needed this week. If you received minimal rainfall, water accordingly on your watering day– Stage 2 restrictions are still in effect.

— Kayleigh Heath

August 31, 2026

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 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.

Landscape photos: Tips for perfect pics

You’ve put time and effort into creating an outdoor haven. Now take photos that do it justice. Picture this: you’re sitting outside enjoying the beautiful landscape you’ve spent hours designing, […]

Solve yard problems with WaterSaver Landscape Coupons

From defining your property line to creating shade and habitat for wildlife, there are many problems that can be solved with thoughtfully placed plants. Does your yard lack privacy? Would […]

Seasonal landscape upkeep for August

The scorching heat is predicted to linger. So stay cool and stick to these basic tasks. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Maybe not — just about any […]

Pool maintenance tips to save water and money

Practice water-smart pool maintenance year-round to help prevent costly repairs, improve equipment efficiency and conserve water in every season. As a pool owner, few things are more frustrating than seeing […]

No yard? No problem. Make your balcony bloom!

You don’t need a big yard to curate a garden gallery. Colorful container plants are perfect for your petite patio! Scrolling through TikTok and Pinterest for gardening inspiration always gets […]

Root nodules: Help or hindrance?

These tumor-like growths look like bad news. But for many beloved native plants, they’re actually the picture of health. Beneath many of San Antonio’s drought-tolerant native trees and shrubs lies […]

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