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Local legends and lore: Myth or mistaken identity?

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 [...]

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Celebrate your independence from spring weeds

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 [...]

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Don’t underestimate your plants

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 [...]

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This nature-made wonder put the ‘Gorge’ in gorgeous

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 [...]

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Take the water-saving challenge

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 [...]

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Skip the Sales Tax on Water-Saving Products

Before you fire up the pit for your Memorial Day weekend shindig, visit your local nursery for big savings on water-efficient and water-conserving products. By Carmela Cantu, Conservation Intern [...]

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Know the difference between EAA and San Antonio watering rules

Diverse water resources and conservation-minded residents help San Antonio avoid more severe watering cutbacks. By Byron Cox It’s no secret that drought and temperatures this summer have hit [...]

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Add Some Sizzle To Your Summer Landscape

Scorching hot days are looming, but that doesn’t mean your landscape has to fry. Now’s the time to perk it up with some heat-hardy plants! Summer is officially here, even though it already feels [...]

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Join the ‘Healthy Soils, Healthy You’ Project

Scientists from the University of Texas at San Antonio will study how the microbes in our soil affect our health. Bexar County homeowners are invited to participate! By Allison Veach, Ph.D. The [...]

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Winter Chores for the Garden

It may be wintertime, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend time in your garden. Tool maintenance and prepping your landscape for new plantings are two tasks you can tend to now.   Winter has [...]