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Here’s a dozen drought-hardy denizens that’ll dazzle long after summer fireworks have fizzled out. Fireworks season is almost upon us! Brightly colored shooting lights at night, colorful blooms [...]

Watering profusely will not make everything alright. In this heat, many plants are just trying to survive, not grow and bloom. Our Central Texas heat has always been a challenge for gardeners. [...]

With the right approach, you can sustain a year-round blanket of uncultivated beauties in your own backyard. As we settle into the first white-hot days of summer, the last stalks of this year’s [...]

It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil moisture at least two inches deep. The Texas summer heat is on, with [...]

How often you mow and how short you cut the grass can determine how much water you save — or waste. With recent rains, turf grass is still growing fast in south central Texas. If you haven’t [...]

With summer heat upon us and Stage 2 watering rules still in place, it’s best to postpone new planting for now. Summer is basically here. While we have received wonderful rainfall lately, [...]

It has one job: to skip a scheduled irrigation cycle if it’s raining or has rained, helping you save water and money. We’ve all seen it. Someone’s sprinkler system watering the yard in the middle [...]

Trimming is not required for plants to be healthy. But when done strategically it can enhance the look of your summer landscape. With recent rainfall, high humidity and mild temperatures from the [...]