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Author Archive for: "Mark Peterson"
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 Plant Bulbs in Winter for Color in Spring
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By Mark Peterson
In Plants, Winter
Posted January 12, 2021

Plant Bulbs in Winter for Color in Spring

South Texas may not be famous for its tulips and daffodils. But with a little tender-loving care, you can coax a rainbow of springtime hues with a mix of bulbs, rhizomes and corms. For those of [...]

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 Keep Those Living Gifts Alive
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By Mark Peterson
In Extras, Maintenance, Outdoor Living, Plants, Winter
Posted January 5, 2021

Keep Those Living Gifts Alive

Got plants for Christmas? Keep them living long after the season of giving with a few simple tips. Did you get a plant for Christmas? Are you trying to keep it alive for at least a few weeks? [...]

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 Working With a Landscape Designer
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By Mark Peterson
In Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Planning/Design, Winter
Posted December 8, 2020

Working With a Landscape Designer

December and January are an excellent time to put your thoughts down on paper and begin researching resources. Even now when most of my communication with customers happens via email, one of the [...]

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 A Plan for Pruning
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By Mark Peterson
In Maintenance, Winter
Posted December 1, 2020

A Plan for Pruning

Pruning trees and woody shrubs is an essential part of landscape maintenance. Right now in the dormant season is the prime time to prune. Normally, we begin pruning trees and shrubs in late [...]

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 Reduce Water Use Now, Save Money in 2021
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Irrigation, Winter
Posted November 17, 2020

Reduce Water Use Now, Save Money in 2021

Evergreen shrubs, trees and even your St. Augustine lawn go dormant this time of year. But watering less not only makes sense for your plants. It’ll also lower your sewer bill. Your landscape is [...]

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 Watering Rules Come Back To Haunt Us
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation
Posted October 20, 2020

Watering Rules Come Back To Haunt Us

Fear not, your plants will not perish. Even your evergreens will continue to gleam. Rainfall has been scarce and that’s opened the door to the return of Stage 1 watering rules. But fear not, your [...]

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 A Season To Celebrate Those Who Pollinate
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By Mark Peterson
In Event, Fall, Wildlife
Posted October 13, 2020

A Season To Celebrate Those Who Pollinate

Cooler weather is the perfect invitation to explore the great outdoors and take a peek at the pollinators puttering and fluttering about. With the advent of cooler weather, there are a few [...]

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 Landscape To-Do List for October
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Irrigation, Landscaping, Maintenance, Plants, Starter Gardener
Posted October 6, 2020

Landscape To-Do List for October

Stay wicked busy this month in your fall garden. From harvesting to planting to tidying up, there’s plenty to do to get it in gear for spring. October can be quite magical. The cooler [...]

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 New to Gardening in SA? This Webinar is For You!
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By Mark Peterson
In Event, How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Plants
Posted September 29, 2020

New to Gardening in SA? This Webinar is For You!

Whether you’re an Alamo City newcomer or just a gardening greenhorn, our experts will help you get your plant-rearing powers up to speed. If you’re new to San Antonio — or just gardening in [...]

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 Fall Landscape Maintenance
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By Mark Peterson
In Fall, Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted September 22, 2020

Fall Landscape Maintenance

Autumn is the best time to tackle activities that will enhance your landscape now — and get it ready for next spring. There are a few activities you can do in your yard over the next two or three [...]

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