Fall

Before you shriek with horror at the thought of not watering your landscape, here’s the chilling truth: turf fungi could come creeping in when you least expect it! Fall weather in San Antonio can [...]

There’s not much left of the original prairie lands of Texas, but every October phantoms of the “big four” are often seen haunting local parks and roadsides. Historically many [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

If you’re an early riser, there are a few odds and ends you can tackle in your landscape — even during these sizzling summer days. By Calvin Finch, Ph. D. Even during the hottest times of the [...]

Tree roots continue to grow throughout fall and winter. So planting trees now gives them a head start to face the brutal heat of summer. The best time to plant trees is in the fall or winter [...]

While you’re in your landscape transforming it into a winter wonderland, consider the changes you can make next year. In San Antonio, we’re fortunate to have milder winter weather in November and [...]

Ryegrass can use twice as much water as warm season grasses. So unless you enjoy spending money on your lawn during the winter — and possibly having a sparse lawn next spring — don’t plant winter [...]