Whether they stop working or run non-stop, irrigation systems are susceptible to failure. And that could mean astronomical water bills. Just like appliances and devices in our homes, irrigation [...]
It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the moisture of the soil at least two inches deep. The Texas summer heat [...]
The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But there are ironclad options that’ll show the scorch who’s boss — and add the color your landscape craves. As the summer heats up, many [...]
Thinking about faking it? Synthetic turf is not the solution for most San Antonio yards, but in limited areas that are highly shaded, it is a good alternative to grass. For those fed up with [...]
Before you turn up your sprinkler system — and double your water bill — consider what areas of your landscape truly need water. Want to double your water bill? If you turned up your sprinklers, [...]
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 is officially here, even though it already feels [...]
True patriotic plants are native plants — ones that have been growing here since the beginning. And there are several that flaunt Fourth of July hues. Fill your landscape or containers with [...]
Drought is a regular occurrence during our South Texas summer. But with a little preventive care, you can help minimize plant damage and mortality. In the decades that I’ve lived in South [...]