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Meet a local landscaper whose wide urban oasis of native flora and fauna began with a humble herb garden. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San Antonio residents with a [...]

The 7-11 a.m./p.m. Stage 2 watering window is, of course, easy for people to remember. But it also makes sense from your plants’ point of view, too. There has been quite a bit of talk on [...]

Rocks are fine as landscape accents, but gravel-gilded grounds aren’t a good gamble in Texas’ terrain. Excessive heat and a severe lack of rain have taken a toll on many San Antonio landscapes, [...]

Our panel of experts will address your most perplexing landscape inquiries during a webinar Thursday, Aug. 25! As you gaze out the window upon a brown and troubled landscape, you’re probably [...]

Diverse water resources and conservation-minded residents help San Antonio avoid more severe watering cutbacks. By Byron Cox It’s no secret that drought and temperatures this summer have hit [...]

Water conservation is a community effort. You can help us conserve our most precious resource by reporting water waste when you see it. Have you witnessed water waste around town? There are two [...]

Many of our native plants have their own special quirks. Meet some of our favorite fill-in-the-blank floras. There’s a recent social media trend that uses the covers of a children’s book series [...]

Follow these tips to avoid breaking Stage 2 watering rules and getting a citation. Stage 2 watering rules have been in place since mid-April. And if the severe dry weather continues as [...]

Native and established trees generally don’t need supplemental water. But during prolonged drought, occasional watering may be helpful — but only if it’s done correctly. Established [...]