Start a New Holiday Tradition: Plant a Tree
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 [...]
Hike Up That Hill Country Charm
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 [...]
How To Set Your Irrigation Controller
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 [...]
3 Costly Irrigation Errors and How To Avoid Them
Automatic irrigation systems use an average of 2,000 gallons of water each time they run. If the controller isn’t properly programmed, it will result in a lot of wasted water — and a very high [...]
Perky Privacy Plans That Won’t Box You In
From defining your property line to creating shade and habitat for wildlife, there are so many problems that can be solved with thoughtfully placed plants. Does your yard lack privacy? Would you [...]
Take a Hike in Your Own Backyard
No need to drive to the nearest park when you can lace up your boots and “hit the trail” right in your own yard. Gardening is excellent exercise for your body and mind. Now that the [...]
Working With Your HOA
Want to transform your water-guzzling landscape, but live in a community with a homeowners association? Follow our five-step way to woo your HOA. If you live in a community managed by a [...]
The Path to Less Grass
A large lawn requires a lot of water, time and maintenance — now and in the future. Why not give up some grass? There are many more cool things you can do with your outdoor space. When designing [...]
Improve Your Irrigation System’s Efficiency
Did you know making retrofits to your sprinkler system can translate to significant water savings? It all starts with a free irrigation consultation from SAWS! We all know swapping out a [...]
From Slab to Sexy
Is your backyard a bland expanse of sickly, sun-baked carpet grass with a tiny builder’s patio and no charm in sight? Use our coupons and rebates to transform it! This patio living space is [...]
