If your irrigation system is no longer serving its purpose — or you just want it gone — consider the Irrigation Design Rebate and get...
The city’s monthly household hazardous waste drop-off events are a great opportunity to spring-clean harmful chemicals from the garage. Pesticides and herbicides can be a...
Lucky for you there are plenty of flowering plants and grasses that are — and they save water, too! As you look at the deep...
Weekly Watering Advice
Beds:
Lawns:
No irrigation needed for those who received beneficial rain this weekend. Continue hand watering new plants as needed.
April 6, 2026
Garden Style San Antonio
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Events Calendar
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Upcoming Events
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Field Trip – SA Botanical Garden Tour – Watersaver Community Landscape
Field Trip – SA Botanical Garden Tour – Watersaver Community Landscape
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 session of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil […]
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Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with admission or SABOT membership.
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Riparian Conservation Hike
Riparian Conservation Hike
Ready to kick off the spring season? Join us for a relaxing and educational nature hike led by the Alamo Area Master Naturalists at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve. Together, we’ll […]
Pollinator Picnic at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center – CANCELLED
Pollinator Picnic at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center – CANCELLED
Native plants are at the heart of supporting our pollinators and the ecosystems we depend on! Join us for a Pollinator Picnic to learn how native plants provide essential food […]
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Drought Rules, Inspections and Rebates
Drought Rules, Inspections and Rebates
The 2 HR CEU class will provide an overview of the SAWS Conservation Ordinance for licensed irrigators, including drought rules and changes to drought rules that took effect in July […]
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Seeds vs. Transplants — and How to Read a Water Meter
Seeds vs. Transplants — and How to Read a Water Meter
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 session of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil […]
Lights Out, Y’all: The Case of the Missing Texas Fireflies
Lights Out, Y’all: The Case of the Missing Texas Fireflies
Ben Pfeiffer takes audiences deep into the world of Texas fireflies, blending natural history, field research, and conservation with an unfolding scientific mystery. Participants will learn about the diversity of […]
Whole House Water Harvesting
Whole House Water Harvesting
A beginner's DIY perspective on harvesting rainwater, air conditioning condensate, and grey water (shower and washing machine) We will explore the Do-It-Yourself world of water catchment in the modern home. […]
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The History and Significance of San Pedro Springs
The History and Significance of San Pedro Springs
From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place on Earth. Come join us for a fascinating presentation by […]
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Urban Land Conservation in Action
Urban Land Conservation in Action
Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for a field trip to two local urban conservation easements. Participants will learn how private land conservation works in Texas and explore the […]
Arbor / Earth Day at Shavano Park
Arbor / Earth Day at Shavano Park
Shavano Park Arbor/Earth Day is an annual community event held at City Hall featuring nature-focused activities, recycling services, and family-friendly entertainment. Trees and plants are available, along with paper shredding […]
Vegetative Propagation of Native Plants
Vegetative Propagation of Native Plants
Get ready to grow native herbaceous plants through propagation in this hands-on workshop to grow your garden from cuttings of native plants. Springtime is the perfect time of year to […]
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Rain Barrel Workshop at San Antonio Botanical Garden
Rain Barrel Workshop at San Antonio Botanical Garden
Join San Antonio River Authority Park Program Coordinator Jasmine Torrez for a Nature Workshop where you can dive into the world of water conservation as you are guided through building […]
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Party for the Planet
Party for the Planet
Celebrate Earth Day at the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Great Lawn! Guests can enjoy a fun-filled day of learning […]
Earth Day Celebration at San Antonio College
Earth Day Celebration at San Antonio College
Earth Day is an opportunity to unite communities worldwide in a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. To honor Earth Day Eco Centro will share ideas and resources for sustainable living, […]
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ArBird Day at San Antonio Arboretum
ArBird Day at San Antonio Arboretum
In partnership with Blooming with Birdie, join us for the Arboretum’s first ArBird Day Fiesta and 5K Nature Walk celebrating trees, birds, and everything in between! Featuring Latino Outdoors' 5K […]
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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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Adolph Garcia
If your irrigation system is no longer serving its purpose — or you just want it gone — consider the Irrigation Design Rebate and get some extra cash in your […]
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Heather Ginsburg
The city’s monthly household hazardous waste drop-off events are a great opportunity to spring-clean harmful chemicals from the garage. Pesticides and herbicides can be a convenient way to protect plants […]
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Gail Dugelby
Lucky for you there are plenty of flowering plants and grasses that are — and they save water, too! As you look at the deep shady area of your yard, […]
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Nathan Riggs
Blowing grass clippings and leaves into the street can clog stormwater drains, harming rivers, streams and neighborhoods. A sure sign of spring, summer or fall is the presence of bags […]
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Sasha Kodet
Make your landscape less inviting with plants that offend. Our deer friends dislike aromatic, prickly, fuzzy and milky sap plants. With recent hot, dry weather and the first flush of […]
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Garden Style San Antonio
Our plants, grasses and trees are all very efficient gardeners — of beneficial fungus, that is. But their work is happening deep below the soil’s surface. While we busy ourselves […]
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Whether you’re looking for information on a specific plant, tips on how to deal with garden challenges, or you’re ready to take advantage of our WaterSaver coupons to transform you yard, we’re here to help you. If our team can’t answer your question, we know the people who can.
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Sasha Kodet
Conservation Planner
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Conservation Manager
Juan Soulas
Conservation Planner
Heather Ginsburg
Field Education Programs Coordinator
David Abrego
Conservation Consultant
Cleveland Powell
Conservation Planner
Brad Wier
Conservation Planner
Adolph Garcia
Senior Conservation Consultant