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Monthly Archive for: "June, 2020"
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 Cenizo: Colorful Camo for Caterpillars
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By Seth Patterson
In Plants, Wildlife
Posted June 30, 2020

Cenizo: Colorful Camo for Caterpillars

More than just a perfect hideaway, cenizo’s stems and silvery-green leaves are also savory sustenance for these harmless, low-key larvae. When it comes to Bexar County native plants, few are as [...]

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 Tune In To Nature’s Orchestra
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By Gail Gallegos
In Outdoor Living, Summer, Wildlife
Posted June 30, 2020

Tune In To Nature’s Orchestra

Human concerts may be on pause, but nature’s music never stops. Discover a whole new world of performers in your own backyard — no physical distancing required. If you think this summer [...]

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 For Less Work, Choose Ground Covers
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted June 23, 2020

For Less Work, Choose Ground Covers

The clear benefit of using ground covers instead of grass is less of everything — less water, less fertilizer, less pesticides and less mowing. Tired of mowing, weeding, feeding and watering the [...]

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 There Is No Standard Setting for Irrigation Systems
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation, Starter Gardener, Summer
Posted June 23, 2020

There Is No Standard Setting for Irrigation Systems

No two landscapes are alike and neither are the in-ground sprinklers that serve them. Before you just turn yours on and forget it, consider what it’s watering and where. Every summer, as [...]

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 Add Some Sizzle To Your Summer ‘Scape
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Starter Gardener, Summer
Posted June 16, 2020

Add Some Sizzle To Your Summer ‘Scape

Scorching hot days are looming, but that doesn’t mean your landscape has to fry. Now’s the time to perk it up with some heat-hardy plants! Summer doesn’t officially arrive until this weekend, [...]

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 Plan Your Coupon Project
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By Sasha Kodet
In Extras, Planning/Design
Posted June 11, 2020

Plan Your Coupon Project

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 There’s More Than One Way To Kill Grass
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By Gail Gallegos
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Rebates & Coupons
Posted June 9, 2020

There’s More Than One Way To Kill Grass

Ready for a new planting bed but not sure how to get rid of the grass? You don’t need any special skills or muscle. Just a few simple steps and a little patience and your grass can be gone [...]

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 Put Out the Welcome Mat for Our Feathered Friends
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By Mark Peterson
In Outdoor Living, Plants
Posted June 9, 2020

Put Out the Welcome Mat for Our Feathered Friends

More than just being lovely to look at and listen to, birds are beneficial to have around, especially when it comes to pesky insects. Birds provide immense pleasure with their tranquil melodies [...]

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 Your Garden’s Merry Melody Makers
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By Seth Patterson
In Wildlife
Posted June 2, 2020

Your Garden’s Merry Melody Makers

Jeepers creepers, did you hear those peepers? You may be surprised to learn the source of this lullaby lilting from your landscape. On excessively humid nights or right after it rains, a peculiar [...]

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 Light Up Your Landscape
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By Sasha Kodet
In Landscaping, Plants, Summer, Wildlife
Posted June 2, 2020

Light Up Your Landscape

Give your garden a glow of tiny twilights twinkling. These firefly-friendly garden practices will spark many magical summer evenings. Did you see it — that fast flicker? Fireflies have been [...]

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