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 Let’s Review Stage 2 Watering Rules
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Irrigation, Summer
Posted June 28, 2022

Let’s Review Stage 2 Watering Rules

Anyone caught watering outside the allowed times will receive a citation. As we near the third month of Stage 2 watering rules and continue the descent into the depths of our South Texas summer, [...]

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 The Zen of Xeriscape
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Planning/Design
Posted June 21, 2022

The Zen of Xeriscape

Dreaming of a lounge-worthy, low maintenance landscape? A xeriscape may be the answer. Just keep these seven principles in mind. Coined in 1981 by Denver Water, xeriscape (xeris is Greek for dry) [...]

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 Plants for the Pool Perimeter
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Plants
Posted May 31, 2022

Plants for the Pool Perimeter

Keeping a pool clean can be a chore. Don’t make it more labor intensive by surrounding it with mess-making vegetation. Over the last forty years in South Texas, I have seen my share of pool [...]

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 Skip the Sales Tax on Water-Saving Products
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation, Planning/Design, Rebates & Coupons, Starter Gardener
Posted May 24, 2022

Skip the Sales Tax on Water-Saving Products

This Memorial Day weekend is also a sales-tax holiday for water-efficient and water-conserving products — online purchases included! Saving water is always a good thing. Saving money so you can [...]

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 Don’t Wish Away the Weeds
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Plants, Spring
Posted May 3, 2022

Don’t Wish Away the Weeds

Recent rains have encouraged an explosion of “wild plants.” Before you banish them, know that they have many benefits for wildlife and are lovely all on their own. A little rain and warm weather [...]

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 The Right Way To Lay Sod
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Starter Gardener
Posted April 26, 2022

The Right Way To Lay Sod

Most of our programs are designed to minimize or eliminate grass in your landscape. But if you absolutely must, plan on plenty of preparation and patience. Laying sod is not recommended during [...]

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 Stage 2 Watering Rules Are Upon Us
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Irrigation, Summer
Posted April 12, 2022

Stage 2 Watering Rules Are Upon Us

For those new to our city — and for residents who may have forgotten — we’ve compiled answers to a few frequently asked questions about Stage 2 watering rules. It’s not even May yet, but rainfall [...]

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 Know How Much You’re Watering
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation
Posted April 5, 2022

Know How Much You’re Watering

If you’re watering just once a week with an irrigation system, don’t be surprised when your water bill doubles — or triples. Although we are currently in Stage 1 watering rules, don’t be fooled [...]

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 Stage 1 Watering Rules Have Returned
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation
Posted March 15, 2022

Stage 1 Watering Rules Have Returned

Under Stage 1 rules, outdoor watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed only before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m., one day per week. Unseasonably dry weather has lingered on for months [...]

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 Spring Into Gardening March 11 and 12
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By Mark Peterson
In Event, How-to do Stuff, How-to Videos, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Planning/Design, Rebates & Coupons, Spring, Starter Gardener
Posted March 8, 2022

Spring Into Gardening March 11 and 12

The month of March officially launches gardening season in San Antonio — and SAWS is ready to help you get off to a great start with our virtual “Spring Into Gardening” webinar series. Whether [...]

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