Fall

Texas may not be known for its seasonal color, but in winter we have sumac. Its rust-red fruit summons song and game birds to its woody branches. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ [...]

This may be fallen leaves and pumpkin season, but there is still time to plant wildflowers! If summer 2023 left your landscape with sunny bare patches, sowing wildflower seeds can be a fun option [...]

You have several options to get rid of autumn leaves. But it might be simpler — and more beneficial for your landscape — to just leave them where they land. While autumn and fall are loosely used [...]

Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov. 5. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation system controller too! For many of us, fall is the best time of the year as it brings cooler, more [...]

Don’t let drought be a plot twist. Discover the secrets to a yard that thrills despite drought — and provides a wild escape for pollinators. Thrilling, spine-chilling and full of mystery — yes, [...]

Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to frightful fungal foes. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity multiply the chances of disease problems in the autumn [...]

When you spend time in nature and study what’s growing around you, it makes plant selection and placement for your new garden a cinch. Planning a garden and transforming a space is very exciting, [...]

Every fall they fly from as far north as Canada to the Oyamel fir forest in Mexico. Their path leads them directly over Texas. Monarch butterflies are the only species of butterfly that make a [...]

Whether you’re planning your first garden bed or a total landscape makeover, our WaterSaver Coupons can help! After a long brutal summer, fall brings a much-needed respite. More importantly, it’s [...]

Feel like you’re losing the battle against pesky spring weeds every year? Mid-September is the perfect time to apply a preemergent herbicide. By Juan M. Renteria, Conservation Customer [...]