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Your guide to planting like a local

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 [...]

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Make sure your irrigation system is hibernating

In fall, winter and early spring, irrigation systems are mostly unnecessary. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and put them to bed for a long nap. We are way below our annual rainfall — only [...]

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Holiday help from your garden

Let your landscape lighten up the season with helpful last-minute gifts, delightful drinks and much-needed peace. With holiday shopping, baking cookies and a whole-house deep cleaning still on my [...]

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Dogwoods: Underappreciated and underutilized

The creamy flower clusters and abundant white berries are distinctive, but its burgundy autumn color is a standout in an evergreen landscape. Note: In celebration of central Texas’ tree-planting [...]

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Press pause on landscape projects

Fall is typically the best time of year to plant. But this isn’t a typical year — rainfall is scarce and watering rules are likely to hang around a while. Fall is the best season for planting, [...]

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Reduce winter water use and save money in 2023

SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use. So, watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year long. Fall and winter water use can impact your water bills [...]

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Last call for WaterSaver Coupons

Fall is a great time to admire and enjoy your outdoor space. Deadline to apply for WaterSaver Coupons is Oct. 15! So you got caught up dreaming about your outdoor oasis … make your dreams come [...]

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Garden tasks to tackle before tailgating

Whether you support your squad from the sidelines or the sofa, think of these five simple chores as your pregame warm-up. Autumn feels like even more of a relief than usual this year! Luckily, a [...]

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Coupon curations: Mistflower

These endearing plants excel in every way: freeze and heat hardy, bloom all fall and pleasing to pollinators! Fall offers ideal gardening conditions for planting new WaterSaver Landscape Coupon [...]

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Unrelenting Ironweed

The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But there are ironclad options that’ll show the scorch who’s boss — and add the color your landscape craves. As the summer heats up, many [...]