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The madrone tree is known for its lovely exfoliating bark, but San Antonio soils are all wrong for it. Rest assured, there are a couple of alternatives to ease your broken heart. Chances are you [...]

A successful landscape transformation starts with preparation. Start now and you’ll be ready when the WaterSaver Landscape and Patioscape Coupons are active. Here’s how you can prep in the [...]

When installed properly, kept in good repair and scheduled correctly, drip irrigation can be a tool to reduce outdoor water use. Consider these potential problems before deciding on drip. Does [...]

There are plants that are toxic to our furry friends so it’s important to take that into consideration when planning landscape layouts. When it comes to deciding what plants we want in our [...]

What would your landscape say about this fierce drought that’s taken hold of the city? One of our conservation consultants decided to do a little digging to find out. Extreme heat and dry [...]

Not all yellowing leaves can be attributed to a lack of or need for water. San Antonio might be hot and dry, but there are many plants that like it that way. Many plants that are advertised as [...]

Like other living organisms, plants compete for sunlight, nutrients, water, space, etc. This form of competition can be both detrimental and beneficial. Though they appear to be an agreeable [...]

Wetting agents are a gardener’s dream come true during drought, especially when we’re doing everything we can to conserve water. Just because we’re currently in the middle of a drought doesn’t [...]

Gardening requires a decidedly different demeanor when you don’t have a big yard (or budget) to work with. But that’s no reason to give up your green thumb. Grab a pot and work with what you’ve [...]

Bring your hillside landscape alive with the sound of birdsong and other wildlife — plant a profusion of perennials and grasses that’ll entice birds, butterflies and the occasional envious [...]