Plant now, worry less later
In South Central Texas, planting in fall and winter just makes sense. Read on to learn why. Living in South Central Texas you might scratch your head when you hear that this is the best time for [...]
Sow sumac for seasonal color
Texas may not be known for its seasonal color, but in winter we have sumac. Its rust-red fruit summons song and game birds to its woody branches. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ [...]
Give your irrigation system the winter off
Winter watering feeds the weeds — and your sewer service bill — for 2024. As you enjoy the fall harvest this Thanksgiving, you can also celebrate the opportunity to catch a break on your SAWS [...]
Last chance to plant spring wildflowers
This may be fallen leaves and pumpkin season, but there is still time to plant wildflowers! If summer 2023 left your landscape with sunny bare patches, sowing wildflower seeds can be a fun option [...]
Plant happy little trees this winter
Cool weather months are ideal for adding trees to your landscape. Just make sure they’re Texas-tough. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ tree-planting season from October to February, this [...]
Nature’s fertilizer falls from the trees
You have several options to get rid of autumn leaves. But it might be simpler — and more beneficial for your landscape — to just leave them where they land. While autumn and fall are loosely used [...]
Turn back time, cut back watering
Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov. 5. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation system controller too! For many of us, fall is the best time of the year as it brings cooler, more [...]
Six tips for milkweed success
Patience, trust and no fuss — these are just a few of our recommendations to help your milkweed flourish. Many of us have heard about the plight of the monarch butterfly and we’ve discussed the [...]
