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Havin’ a moment: Zexmenia

It does fine in any yard — whether shady or sun-scorched — and pollinators prefer it too! Note: “Havin’ a Moment” is an informal series...

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When to water wilting plants

Before you drag out the hose, check the soil. If it’s cool and moist, wait another day before watering. It’s one of the most common...

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Battling mosquitoes in the WaterSaver landscape

Consistent attention to standing water, regular pruning and smart irrigation practices will help you spend less time spraying and swatting. Mosquitoes may be a fact...

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Weekly Watering Advice

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Supplemental irrigation will benefit turfgrass this week, especially in full sun.

June 29, 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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Havin’ a moment: Zexmenia

It does fine in any yard — whether shady or sun-scorched — and pollinators prefer it too! Note: “Havin’ a Moment” is an informal series by Kevin Andrew Pride featuring […]

When to water wilting plants

Before you drag out the hose, check the soil. If it’s cool and moist, wait another day before watering. It’s one of the most common gardening worries as we get […]

Battling mosquitoes in the WaterSaver landscape

Consistent attention to standing water, regular pruning and smart irrigation practices will help you spend less time spraying and swatting. Mosquitoes may be a fact of life in South Central […]

Banish burs before they stick you

If bristling burs are turning your backyard oasis into a minefield, don’t despair. You can win this battle with some time and patience. Whether you call them stickers, sandburs or […]

Don’t let nutsedge drive you nuts

Beware this sleeping hydra in your lawn and garden beds — now is the time to catch it before it gets out of control. Purple and yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus […]

Discerning friend from foe in a native grass lawn

If your goal is long-term success of a native turfgrass lawn, get to know the difference between Bermuda and buffalograss. There’s no greater accomplishment for the native plant enthusiast than […]

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