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Here are two more water-efficient options to replace your tired and incredibly thirsty turfgrass. Navigating accurate gardening information can be very overwhelming, especially when it comes to [...]

In South Texas — where temperatures often stay mild through December — it’s not too late to get those wildflowers planted. Not surprisingly, we’ve had unusually warm temperatures in San Antonio. [...]

Prepare and protect. Those are the tasks to tackle now, especially if you have tender, non-native plants. Winter is coming, and it could be moderate or severe. Regardless of the extremes, it’s [...]

Before you replace your lawn with a trendy alternative, consult our go-to guide for substitutes that are made for central Texas’ unique weather and soil conditions. With each year, lawn [...]

No one likes to be surprised by a scorpion inside their home. But these predatory arthropods help eliminate other pests around the house. With cooler weather settling in, we can have unexpected [...]

Water bill sticker shock will soon be a thing of the past. High water bills are as unexpected as they are unwelcomed. They often leave you wondering exactly what happened. Whether it’s a running [...]

Fall is typically the best time of year to plant. But this isn’t a typical year — rainfall is scarce and watering rules are likely to hang around a while. Fall is the best season for planting, [...]

SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use. So, watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year long. Fall and winter water use can impact your water bills [...]

Avoiding a water-waste citation is as simple as following the watering rules. Take these precautionary measures so you don’t accidentally get one. San Antonio remains under Stage 2 watering [...]

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 6. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation controller too. Eventually fall brings many changes: cool temperatures, less pollen and most importantly, [...]