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Piercing Plants for Bloodthirsty Birds

When it comes to spooky birds, the usual suspects come to mind: ravens, owls and vultures. But there’s a bloody good reason the loggerhead shrike goes by the nickname [...]

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Fall Back and Turn Down Your Irrigation Controller

The end of Daylight Saving Time means setting your clocks back one hour. It’s also the perfect time to dial back your irrigation controller. Your landscape and your wallet will thank you! [...]

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The Glorious Garden: A Chat with Ms. Bee

Conservation consultant David Abrego bids farewell to the fantasy garden. But not before creating a buzz. Toads, lizards, spiders and all sorts of insects each play a vital role in the landscape. [...]

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Lemon (and Orange) Love: Citrus Trees for Your Landscape

Believe it or not, you can successfully grow citrus trees in San Antonio — and they’ll even produce fruit. It just depends on what you plant and where. Many people wonder whether they can plant [...]

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The Glorious Garden: Soil and Water’s Perspective

Conservation consultant David Abrego’s exploration of a real-life fantasy garden continues. This time he dives deep into a conversation with two vital elements. A healthy soil is the basis of [...]

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Enjoy Fall Color, San Antonio Style

You can create your own sensory garden and fall bounty next year by including these autumn standouts in your landscape now. If you’re new to San Antonio, you’ve probably already realized the [...]

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Help Monarchs Make the Journey

October marks the peak of the monarch migration southward through Texas and on to Mexico for the winter. There are several ways you can help them along their journey. Texas is known for its wide [...]

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Fall Time Fun in the Landscape

Autumn is the best time to tackle activities that will enhance your landscape now — and get it ready for next spring. Take these next couple of months to leisurely sow and gather. There are [...]

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The Glorious Garden: A Tree’s Perspective

Lush, lovely gardens brimming with intoxicating fragrance and foliage aren’t just mere fables. Join our conservation consultant David Abrego as he explores a real-life fantasy garden. Once upon a [...]

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Pick a Peck of Pollinator Plants

Use our list of butterfly-approved plants and you may even attract bees and birds, too! Are you looking to improve your landscape for wildlife but don’t know the first thing about butterfly [...]

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