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Tame wild garden bed borders with these tidy, water-efficient plant selections. Falling in love with a plant and neglecting to check its full size at maturity is an all-too-common gardening [...]

Anyone caught watering outside the allowed times will receive a citation. As we near the third month of Stage 2 watering rules and continue the descent into the depths of our South Texas summer, [...]

Dreaming of a lounge-worthy, low maintenance landscape? A xeriscape may be the answer. Just keep these seven principles in mind. Coined in 1981 by Denver Water, xeriscape (xeris is Greek for dry) [...]

Allowing organic material to decompose in place is a great boon to garden health because it infuses the soil with carbon — the building block of all lifeforms. Deadheading is a traditional and [...]

Garden centers stock an endless array of hose colors, lengths and materials. Our guide will help you find the right fit for your landscape needs. Because there are endless options on the market, [...]

Drought can stress many a plant. But these untamed Texas mavericks know just what to do and how to get through. After the hottest May on record and only scant rainfall all year, South Texas is [...]

New patios, permeable decks and other hardscape projects are eligible for the new Outdoor Living Rebate — available now! Have you been wanting to create an outdoor living space for family [...]

Using the right plants in the right place of your landscape means less worrying about watering and yardwork during the hottest days of the year. by Cleveland Powell and Brad Wier Flash back to [...]