Electronic water meters rolling out
Water bill sticker shock will soon be a thing of the past. High water bills are as unexpected as they are unwelcomed. They often leave you wondering exactly what happened. Whether it’s a running [...]
Snouts all about
There’s been an explosion of these non-descript little butterflies flitting across South Texas. And we have the drought to thank. If you’ve gone anywhere in San Antonio over the last couple of [...]
Not-so-smart irrigation controllers
It’s OK to embrace technology. But sometimes the smartest sprinkler controller is you. In the world of irrigation, smart controllers are all the rage. While manufacturers rush to get [...]
Mind the watering windows
Follow these tips to avoid breaking Stage 2 watering rules and getting a citation. Stage 2 watering rules have been in place since mid-April. And if the severe dry weather continues as [...]
Don’t get soaked by your sprinkler system
Whether they stop working or run non-stop, irrigation systems are susceptible to failure. And that could mean astronomical water bills. Just like appliances and devices in our homes, irrigation [...]
SA’s Shadows of the Night
If a large black-winged thing drops in to dine on your drink of wine, don’t panic. It’s just a black witch moth in search of fermented fruit to feed on. It’s a warm summer night and you’re [...]
Your Garden’s Gardening
Our plants, grasses and trees are all very efficient gardeners. But their work is happening deep below the soil’s surface. While we busy ourselves with watering, feeding and pruning our gardens [...]
Two Different Heads Are Not Better Than One
Not all sprinkler heads are created equal. From rotators and sprays to drip and bubblers, they all provide different methods of watering. As we take advantage of the dormant season to begin [...]
Got Holes in Your Lawn? Here’s the ‘Dillo.
Bugs and good grub. These are two tasty reasons an armored, insect-eating mammal may be digging about your yard. Have you ever been rushing out the door on your way to work only to suddenly be [...]
Trash the Turf and Go Native Instead
For green grass yards to thrive (or even survive) in our region, we’re forced to over-fertilize and over-water. But there is a better way. There’s a common misconception that every American home [...]
