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Monthly Archive for: "October, 2016"
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 Invasion of the Tree Roots: How to Prevent It
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance, Plants
Posted October 31, 2016

Invasion of the Tree Roots: How to Prevent It

Contrary to popular belief, tree roots do not cause cracks in water or sewer pipes. They will exploit existing cracks, though. Just plan ahead before planting and eliminate that possibility. [...]

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 Monarch Butterflies are On the Move!
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By Nathan Riggs
In Extras, Wildlife
Posted October 25, 2016

Monarch Butterflies are On the Move!

Migrating monarch butterflies have been spotted in San Antonio on their way to the oyamel forests of Michoacán, Mexico for winter hibernation.

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 Mexican Buckeye and Mexican Plum: Uber-tough Understory
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By Mark Peterson
In Plants, Starter Gardener
Posted October 19, 2016

Mexican Buckeye and Mexican Plum: Uber-tough Understory

Understory trees like Mexican buckeye and Mexican plum provide a multitude of benefits such as color, layering and buffering from pesky neighbors. And they’re both featured in our fall WaterSaver [...]

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 Where the Wild Things Are
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By Dana Nichols
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Wildlife
Posted October 19, 2016

Where the Wild Things Are

Understory is the unsung hero of your landscape, providing critical habitat for wildlife and requiring zero maintenance. Yet, it’s often underutilized. Here’s why you should love it and leave it [...]

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 Now is the Time to Plant Spring Wildflowers
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Plants, Winter
Posted October 13, 2016

Now is the Time to Plant Spring Wildflowers

While fall is the perfect season to plant spring wildflowers in Texas, our weather is so unpredictable that the seeds often don’t get the right combination of rainfall and temperature. Seed balls [...]

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 5 Must-Have Garden Books
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By Heather Ginsburg
In Extras, Landscaping, Starter Gardener
Posted October 10, 2016

5 Must-Have Garden Books

If designing or refreshing your landscape is on your to-do list, start by perusing a few locally relevant books. They provide inspiration and lots of much-needed information before you dig into [...]

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 How to Prevent Lawn Disease
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance, Starter Gardener
Posted October 10, 2016

How to Prevent Lawn Disease

Although we can’t control the weather, we can do other things to reduce the chances of lawn disease — now and in the future. San Antonio lawns frequently fall prey to avaricious grass fungi that [...]

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