Landscaping

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 [...]

At the nursery, plants always look pretty in the pot. But will they grow and thrive once you get them home? Most likely, yes — as long as they’re planted in the right place. Plants need the [...]

Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant and sun-loving — salvia is a savvy replacement for water-guzzling grass. Feast your eyes on a few of our favorites. If you haven’t seen our approved [...]

Every landscape has its own quirks and charms. So ditch the one-size-fits-all advice and find out how much water your unique yard really needs. Living in Texas, we’re all accustomed to extended [...]

Did you know a WaterSaver landscape can reduce your outdoor water use up to 50 percent? That’s a lot of payback for a few weekends of gardening! In Bexar County, water is the hot commodity. [...]

Dreaming of a lounge-chair-worthy landscape that’s high style and low maintenance? Xeriscape may be the fuss-free remedy your weary soul is searching for. Coined in 1981 by employees at [...]

Explore the dark world of covert pollinators, where moonlit moths eclipse butterflies to rule the night. Make a shadow-savvy garden to attract these nocturnal nectar sippers! Catch a glimpse of a [...]

Before you consider re-sodding your lawn, make sure you know these tips and rules regarding new turf. It could save you money! Maybe you’re looking at your lawn thinking it’s not looking so hot [...]

If your lawn’s gone crispy and sparse, it’s a desperate cry for help. That sounds like a job for the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon! Turfgrass is the default filler in most San Antonio landscapes, [...]

The clear benefit of using ground covers instead of grass is less of everything — less water, less fertilizer, less pesticides and less mowing. Tired of mowing, weeding, feeding and watering the [...]