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Several little birdies told us just how tough — or not — our favorite drought-hardy plants really are. Gusty winds and chilly temperatures didn’t deter thousands of green thumbs (and their [...]

Weeds and winter grass are thick and plants are reemerging and blooming. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for full-scale watering. With recent showers, flowers and the first warm days of the year [...]

Texas’ native buckeyes unleash their exotic hybrid flowers along Salado Creek for a festival of red, pink and yellow. There’s a unique natural phenomenon that happens in north-central Bexar [...]

Take advantage of our usually mild winter and get a jump start on the upcoming gardening season. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. There may not be much snow around here in winter, [...]

Start your journey of being totally present in the moment and become a keen observer of the natural world around you. I suspect that if you read this newsletter and visit gardenstylesa.com, you [...]

Get outdoors to collect natural elements of the season so you can add a little holiday cheer to your front door. As the weather turns cooler, we can finally spend more time outdoors. It’s great [...]

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 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 [...]

When maintained effectively, a WaterSaver landscape can reduce your outdoor water use by up to 50 percent. In Bexar County, water is the hot commodity. With our growing population, how we use [...]

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. [...]