How-to do Stuff

In South Central Texas, planting in fall and winter just makes sense. Read on to learn why. Living in South Central Texas you might scratch your head when you hear that this is the best time for [...]

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 [...]

When applied correctly, mulch can help plants retain moisture and enhance the quality of the soil. With the return of somewhat cooler temperatures and even a bit of rain after our hottest-ever [...]

Landscapes are still simmering under the Texas sun, but you can dial down your yard’s temperature with these tips and tricks. Summer, you have officially overstayed your welcome! With scorching [...]

With some simple modifications, this valuable byproduct can benefit your landscape and local wildlife. Every drop of water counts, especially when temperatures soar in San Antonio. As our air [...]

It’s natural to be concerned for our shady friends in this scorching heat. Rest assured they’re pretty tough, but you can help them weather the drought. It’s a question that comes up during any [...]

One major advantage of a drought-tolerant yard in blazing temperatures is the low maintenance. As the past few summers have taught us, a traditional American grass lawn landscape requires a lot [...]

If you see overspray onto cars, walls and asphalt, your sprinkler system heads may have the wrong nozzles installed. Imagine taking a shower without the shower head in place. While you can [...]

How often you mow and how short you cut the grass can determine how much water you save — or waste. With recent rains, turf grass is still growing fast in south central Texas. If you haven’t [...]

Expert landscaping tips and tricks and free WaterSaver plants — don’t miss this daylong event! The Festival of Flowers bursts back onto the gardening scene Saturday, June 3! After a three-year [...]