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Whether you’re an Alamo City newcomer or just a gardening greenhorn, our experts will help you get your plant-rearing powers up to speed. If you’re new to San Antonio — or just gardening in [...]

Autumn is the best time to tackle activities that will enhance your landscape now — and get it ready for next spring. There are a few activities you can do in your yard over the next two or three [...]

At the nursery, plants always look pretty in the pot. But will they grow and thrive once you get them home? Most likely, yes — as long as they’re planted in the right place. Plants need the [...]

It may not look like much most of the year. But come winter, you’ll be amazed by this unpretentious perennial’s bone-chilling beauty. For most of the year, frostweed is rather unassuming, [...]

Every landscape has its own quirks and charms. So ditch the one-size-fits-all advice and find out how much water your unique yard really needs. Living in Texas, we’re all accustomed to extended [...]

Sure, pie charts can be boring. But when they’re part of your free WaterSmart home report? That’s a yummy slice of water savings! I’ve spent a lot of time looking at pie slices lately. More [...]

Did you know a WaterSaver landscape can reduce your outdoor water use up to 50 percent? That’s a lot of payback for a few weekends of gardening! In Bexar County, water is the hot commodity. [...]

Houseplants don’t need a lot of water, they help clean and purify the air around us and they brighten up the dreariest of spaces. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been working from home for [...]