Not-so-smart irrigation controllers
It’s OK to embrace technology. But sometimes the smartest sprinkler controller is you. In the world of irrigation, smart controllers are all the rage. While manufacturers rush to get [...]
Plants and People: A fondness for flora from film and food
This locally raised chef’s early career as a filmmaker led him on a journey of cultural realization through food. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San Antonio residents [...]
A xeriscape by any other name is still resilient
A WaterSaver landscape can withstand drought, flooding, and freezing temperatures — and still bounce back beautifully with little effort from you. Over the summer, we received many inquiries [...]
Don’t be blindsided by a big water bill
Recently moved into a house with an in-ground sprinkler system? Make a beeline for the irrigation controller and turn it off. Whether you just bought a brand-new home or one that’s new-to-you, [...]
Garden tasks to tackle before tailgating
Whether you support your squad from the sidelines or the sofa, think of these five simple chores as your pregame warm-up. Autumn feels like even more of a relief than usual this year! Luckily, a [...]
Coupon curations: Mistflower
These endearing plants excel in every way: freeze and heat hardy, bloom all fall and pleasing to pollinators! Fall offers ideal gardening conditions for planting new WaterSaver Landscape Coupon [...]
A lawn doesn’t have to be just grass
There are many flowering plants that coexist happily with your turf and add year-round color and texture. The classic American lawn evokes images of neighborhood barbecues, bare feet, and all the [...]
A great ground cover with a comical moniker
Don’t let the goofy name or delicate blooms fool you. Woolly tubetongue is seriously hardy, even in our searing heat. By now most people are familiar with horseherb (Calyptopcarpus vialis), but [...]
