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Monthly Archive for: "November, 2018"
Home » Archives for November 2018
 Working With Your HOA
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By Heather Ginsburg
In Extras, Landscaping, Planning/Design
Posted November 27, 2018

Working With Your HOA

Want to transform your water-guzzling landscape, but live in a community with a homeowners association? Follow our five-step way to woo your HOA. If you live in a community managed by a [...]

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 Give Gourds a Grow!
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By Donna Fossum
In Extras, Outdoor Living, Plants
Posted November 27, 2018

Give Gourds a Grow!

From bird houses to pumpkin pies, there’s no shortage of uses for gourds. They’re surprisingly easy to grow, too, as long as you’ve got fertile soil and a trellis or two. Fall is here [...]

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 Uncommon Evergreens With Uncommon Style
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By Brad Wier
In Planning/Design, Plants, Winter
Posted November 27, 2018

Uncommon Evergreens With Uncommon Style

Want a landscape as distinctive as you are? These unique natives can be a challenging to find, but they’re well worth the search. In my previous article, I highlighted useful evergreen [...]

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 Know Your Natives: White Mistflower
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By Cleveland Powell
In Plants, Starter Gardener, Wildlife
Posted November 20, 2018

Know Your Natives: White Mistflower

This drought-tolerant perennial has unique characteristics that set it apart from other mistflowers. And once established, white mistflower can hold its own through the toughest weather. [...]

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 300 Pollinator Habitats for San Antonio’s 300th Year
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By Sarah Gorton
In Extras, Plants, Wildlife
Posted November 20, 2018

300 Pollinator Habitats for San Antonio’s 300th Year

The monarchs butterflies may have moved on, but plenty of other butterflies are visiting the area and gracing our nectar plants. Won’t you welcome them with open arms and a garden planted just [...]

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 Get One-On-One Coaching
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By David Abrego
In Irrigation, Maintenance, Rebates & Coupons
Posted November 13, 2018

Get One-On-One Coaching

Wondering how a free landscape consultation from SAWS actually works? Conservation consultant David Abrego takes you on a virtual tag-along to show you just how beneficial it can be. If you’re [...]

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 Horseherb: The Native Turf Alternative
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By Sarah Gorton
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants
Posted November 13, 2018

Horseherb: The Native Turf Alternative

Although regarded by many as a weed, hardy horseherb often grows in patches where grass can’t. And in many yards it means the difference between having barren spots or not. Turf grasses are [...]

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 Cracking the Code on Mobile Irrigation Devices
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By Brad Wier
In Extras, Irrigation, Maintenance
Posted November 6, 2018

Cracking the Code on Mobile Irrigation Devices

If your sprinklers have one of those fancy new smart Wi-Fi controllers, this tip is for you! Even the “smartest” controller relies on settings that were chosen the day it was installed. Do you [...]

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 How To Lower Your Water (and Sewer) Bills
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By Sarah Galvan
In Extras, Fall, Irrigation, Winter
Posted November 6, 2018

How To Lower Your Water (and Sewer) Bills

Your landscape is your single biggest water user. So turning your irrigation system off now, when the lawn is dormant and your sewer charge is being set for next year, is a surefire way to save [...]

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 Turn Back Time
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Irrigation, Rebates & Coupons
Posted November 6, 2018

Turn Back Time

Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov. 4. Did you remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation controller, too? For many of us, fall is the best time of the year as it brings cooler, more [...]

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