Fall

While you have several options to get rid of autumn leaves, it might be simpler — and more beneficial to your landscape — to just let them lie where they fall.  While autumn and fall are loosely [...]

Protect your garden from a cold snap and keep backyard wildlife cozy with careful landscape design. Sweater weather is in sight! Wrapped in layers and with a warm mug of apple cider in hand, [...]

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 7. Remember to adjust the clock on your irrigation controller too. Fall brings on many changes: cool, more satisfying temperatures, less pollen and most [...]

Crisp autumn air is a welcome relief — unless you’ve been overwatering your lawn. Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to fungal disease. Cooler temperatures and [...]

Now is the perfect time to make a change and replace your water-guzzling grass with a more resilient WaterSaver yard! You made it through another hot, dry summer and your excitement for fall [...]

Our flying friends are coming from near and far. Offer them respite with fresh water, a bountiful buffet and a safe place to stay. October is migration month for bees, butterflies and birds. Of [...]

Psst … wanna know the secret to a successful sustainable garden? It all comes down to plant selection. Garden centers are tempting oases of colorful blooms, graceful grasses and chic succulents. [...]

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

Many herbs are more than just drought tolerant perennials and groundcovers. They can also add a little zing to your fall cooking. Herbs are used not only for culinary purposes but also for [...]

Whether you’re new to San Antonio or just to South Texas gardening — this list will guide you on what to plant and when. San Antonio transplants often experience shock on their arrival to [...]