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Drought can stress many a plant. But these untamed Texas mavericks know just what to do and how to get through. After the hottest May on record and only scant rainfall all year, South Texas is [...]

Using the right plants in the right place of your landscape means less worrying about watering and yardwork during the hottest days of the year. by Cleveland Powell and Brad Wier Flash back to [...]

Aside from beautifying your yard, many of the approved WaterSaver Landscape Coupon plants also double as host plants for butterfly and moth caterpillars. Many of us are familiar with the monarch [...]

Take a spring stroll in a natural setting and you just may spy these rare native bulbed beauties. Flowering plants that produce bulbs are an intriguing group of plants, more closely related to [...]

Believe it or not, blooms do burst forth as early as February. Consider these small trees and shrubs in your landscape for both springtime beauty and nectar. When people think of wildflowers in [...]

There are many different species of golden feral flora growing in Bexar County. Just take a look around and you’ll likely find one blooming near you. One of the most wide-spread and [...]

That spot where you can’t get lawn grass to grow? It may be time to put in a pathway or flowerbed instead. A healthy landscape evolves over time and your watering habits should change with [...]

If you’ve seen a boastfully bright orange butterfly beating about your bushes, there may be a passionflower vine hiding in plain sight. Sometimes, uninvited guests can actually be helpful. [...]

Several local plants are uncommonly adept at blocking sunlight and reducing water loss during summer months. Summer is a great time for outdoor activities. As humans we know we need to protect [...]

Fertilizers and pesticides can be washed away by rainwater to nearby creeks and rivers. A few simple solutions can prevent this pollution — and save water! From heat to cold, rain to drought, [...]