How to Make the Most of the WaterSaver Coupon
The WaterSaver coupon program is a great way to help you maximize your landscaping budget. Plan ahead and read these six tips before starting your project. Whether you’re into extreme couponing, [...]
How to Choose the Right Oak Trees
Always let nature be your guide when choosing oaks. Pick oaks based on the type of soil you have and plant them according to the best location for each species. Before I moved to San Antonio 31 [...]
A Rose by Any Other Name…
In our Water Saver Landscape coupon program, we often include Earth-Kind roses as eligible species to include. Several coupon recipients and one or two nurseries have asked us to explain why. All [...]
Patioscape Pit Stop
A fire pit doesn’t have to cost a fortune. This one is functional and frugal — and it gives new life to an old charcoal grill. S’mores anyone? This fire pit was so easy to build and at only $40 [...]
Use Mulch for Healthier Plants in Fall
South Texas is generally still hot and dry in September so we need options to reduce water loss and encourage root growth. Mulch fulfills these needs wonderfully. There are two times a year we [...]
Cherry Is Not so Very
In Japan, cherry blossoms are a symbol of beauty and fragility — a national symbol, to be sure, and the inspiration for countless outdoor festivals. But they are also a reminder of impermanence, [...]
Sustainability is the New Black
Living sustainably can be as simple as purchasing goods from local businesses or from companies that give back to the community. Think about what you can live without, or commit to using things [...]
Shade Love
How much do I love trees? Let me count the ways… they reduce your cooling needs. They purify the air. They provide much-needed shade. What’s not to love? Have you ever taken the time to [...]
