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Donkey Lady or dog barking? Beware the wildlife sounds that feed your fear of moaning monsters. By Dominique Silva La Llorona, La Lechuza and the thunderbird have a long-standing history in San [...]

Don’t let drought be a plot twist. Discover the secrets to a yard that thrills despite drought — and provides a wild escape for pollinators. Thrilling, spine-chilling and full of mystery — yes, [...]

Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to frightful fungal foes. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity multiply the chances of disease problems in the autumn [...]

Our gardening experts share how their own landscape specimens are materializing after dreadful weather extremes. The past three years have seen some of the hottest, coldest, and driest Texas [...]

Soil should be loose, well-drained, and rich in organic matter and nutrients. But what can you do if yours isn’t? Healthy soil is the basis of everything in the landscape and garden. But in [...]

This one category of plants sails through sizzling heat with ease. It’s no wonder these fragrant floras are celebrated annually! If you were in San Antonio through summer this year, [...]

When you spend time in nature and study what’s growing around you, it makes plant selection and placement for your new garden a cinch. Planning a garden and transforming a space is very exciting, [...]

A healthy landscape evolves over time and your watering habits should change with it. A Thomasson is a funny term in architecture that refers to any feature that once had a purpose, but now [...]

Every fall they fly from as far north as Canada to the Oyamel fir forest in Mexico. Their path leads them directly over Texas. Monarch butterflies are the only species of butterfly that make a [...]

When applied correctly, mulch can help plants retain moisture and enhance the quality of the soil. With the return of somewhat cooler temperatures and even a bit of rain after our hottest-ever [...]