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By Caroline Hartmann, Intern at SAWS Conservation From backyard oasis to petite patio garden, any combination of potted plants will guarantee a fiesta, not a siesta. Updating your potted plants [...]

You don’t need a green thumb to transform your water-guzzling landscape. Keeping your lawn resilient in times of drought doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. It’s as simple as parting ways [...]

There are lots of plants with some degree of toxicity to pets, but most are not a threat except in extreme cases of allergy or unusual consumption.  By Calvin Finch, Ph.D. If your experience with [...]

Staying in town for spring break? Check out these spots to spy wildflowers and enjoy the great outdoors. By Dominique Silva It’s the time of year many Texans get excited for: Spring break. It’s a [...]

The best way to weather a winter emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. By Dominique Silva Beautiful days, spectacular sunsets and pleasant weather have been plentiful this mild December. [...]

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 [...]

Feel like you’re losing the battle against pesky spring weeds every year? Mid-September is the perfect time to apply a preemergent herbicide. By Juan M. Renteria, Conservation Customer [...]

Plants have developed unique characteristics to help them beat the heat and many other weather extremes. By Mark Peterson Plants, as far as I know, don’t have nerves or organs that require [...]

Prehistoric limestone, fascinating fossils and dinosaur footprints — see all that and more on a short hike at Canyon Lake Gorge. By Carmela Cantu, Conservation Intern If you’re taking a break [...]

Outdoor watering in a scorching summer can burn through cash faster than you think. By Madelyn Perez, Conservation Intern June’s unprecedented and unrelenting heat dome fast-forwarded us to [...]