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Monthly Archive for: "April, 2022"
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 Satisfy Your Wildflower Wanderlust
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By Juan Soulas
In Extras, Plants, Spring, Summer
Posted April 26, 2022

Satisfy Your Wildflower Wanderlust

Early spring wildflowers like bluebonnets may have faded by now, but many others are just getting started. While a dry winter may not produce the profusion of color seen in a wet year, don’t let [...]

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 The Right Way To Lay Sod
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Starter Gardener
Posted April 26, 2022

The Right Way To Lay Sod

Most of our programs are designed to minimize or eliminate grass in your landscape. But if you absolutely must, plan on plenty of preparation and patience. Laying sod is not recommended during [...]

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 Earth Day Landscape Dreams
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By Sasha Kodet
In Irrigation, Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Spring, Wildlife
Posted April 19, 2022

Earth Day Landscape Dreams

An eco-friendly landscape is more than just a tidy yard with minimal bare spots. It’s enticing to wildlife and thrifty with water. Picturesque and inviting, I can’t help but stop by a landscape [...]

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 Texas (Tough) Persimmon
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By David Abrego
In Plants, Spring
Posted April 19, 2022

Texas (Tough) Persimmon

This sun-loving perennial beauty bears sweet black fruit in late summer for you and the wildlife to enjoy. Many times, nature is not balanced and gives many virtues to a single plant. This is [...]

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 Grass Is Not Made for Shade
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By Gail Gallegos
In Landscaping, Plants, Rebates & Coupons
Posted April 12, 2022

Grass Is Not Made for Shade

Lucky for you, there are plenty of flowering plants and ornamental grasses that are — and they save water, too! As you look at the deep shady area of your yard, you notice the grass has never [...]

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 Stage 2 Watering Rules Are Upon Us
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Irrigation, Summer
Posted April 12, 2022

Stage 2 Watering Rules Are Upon Us

For those new to our city — and for residents who may have forgotten — we’ve compiled answers to a few frequently asked questions about Stage 2 watering rules. It’s not even May yet, but rainfall [...]

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 Know How Much You’re Watering
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation
Posted April 5, 2022

Know How Much You’re Watering

If you’re watering just once a week with an irrigation system, don’t be surprised when your water bill doubles — or triples. Although we are currently in Stage 1 watering rules, don’t be fooled [...]

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 Leave Clippings and Leaves on Your Lawn
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By Nathan Riggs
In How-to do Stuff, Maintenance
Posted April 5, 2022

Leave Clippings and Leaves on Your Lawn

Blowing grass clippings and leaves into the street may be simpler and save time, but these materials can clog stormwater drains, harming rivers, streams and neighborhoods. A sure sign of spring, [...]

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