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Landscape looking limp or lacking structure? Brace it with a backbone of Texas-style evergreens. Believe it or not, having an attractive, low-maintenance, water-efficient landscape year-round is [...]

Get an up-close-and-personal look at the path of poop water as it journeys through SAWS’ largest wastewater treatment plant. Have you ever wondered what happens to the water after you [...]

Right now, your lawn is enjoying a deep slumber. So, don’t disturb it with water. Just let it snooze and your pocketbook will thank you. During the holidays we’re all busy with a million things [...]

What better way to welcome All Hallows Eve than with a virtual visit through the slimy, creepy underground world of water recycling? Have you ever wondered what happens to the water after you [...]

Calling all weekend warriors! Take that side-yard space from forgotten to functional with this simple-yet-elegant design. We all have to store our trash and recycle bins somewhere, and most of us [...]

No matter what type of controller you have, knowing how it works and what settings to use are the smartest ways to water efficiently. The truth is there is no right or perfect irrigation [...]

If a low-maintenance garden is your goal, there are five basic tasks to tackle now before spring officially blooms in mid-March. Cut back your perennials after the last freeze date in your area — [...]

Not sure what to do after visiting and feasting with family and friends? Start a new tradition — buy a tree in advance and present it to the group as a special activity! The holidays are such a [...]

It’s a common sight in a Hill Country landscape — a Texas-sized limestone boulder at the end of the drive. Learn how to make it work for you to create more curb appeal! As a landscape designer [...]

Wonky controller settings are the biggest culprit of residential water waste and high water bills. Luckily, taming your unruly timer — and preventing water waste — is as easy as 1-2-3! Are you [...]