Winter blooms for busy bees and butterflies
South Texas weather can be wacky and frustrating to humans. But drastic weather changes can really perplex pollinators too. Learn how you can help them out. One minute we’re bundled up in parkas [...]
Rehabilitating frostbitten fruit trees
Even the hardiest citrus trees struggle to survive days of ice, snow and frigid temperatures. Those that do can benefit from a little TLC from you. There are many plants that can survive cold [...]
Your guide to planting like a local
Whether you’re new to San Antonio or just to South Texas gardening — this list will guide you on what to plant and when. San Antonio transplants often experience shock on their arrival to [...]
Fruit trees for the citrus averse
Not a fan of oranges, lemons or limes? There are plenty of non-citrus species to consider. Read on to learn about them. Last week we recommended the best fruit trees to grow in San Antonio. While [...]
Your lawn is sleeping. Don’t wake it with water!
In winter, your grass is busy conserving energy so it can resume growing come spring. Winter dormancy is a natural process that occurs in turf grass during the colder months of the year. In [...]
The best fruit trees for San Antonio
There are several fruit trees that are well-adapted to our climate. Choose wisely and you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your labor before you know it. If you’ve had the privilege of tasting fruit [...]
Mulberry: Useful for wildlife and humans
While a poorly placed mulberry can be messy, its edible berries and healthy growth habit make it a wonderful choice for any Texas landscape. Native mulberry often flies under the radar until [...]
Removing grass requires persistence and perseverance
There are four steps to eradicate unwanted Bermuda grass without using chemicals. You’ll have the most success if you combine all four. Invasive, durable, drought and traffic tolerant, [...]
Creating a Winter Wildlife Haven is Simple
A few easy changes to your landscape maintenance are all it takes to create little spaces for wildlife — and help protect other residents that call Texas home. As temperatures fall and plants [...]
Make sure your irrigation system is hibernating
In fall, winter and early spring, irrigation systems are mostly unnecessary. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and put them to bed for a long nap. We are way below our annual rainfall — only [...]
