Landscaping

If a low-maintenance garden is your goal, there are five basic tasks to tackle now before spring officially blooms in mid-March. Cut back your perennials after the last freeze date in your area — [...]

Does your landscape lineup lack the strength to survive fickle forecasts and plant pests? Have no fear — Peterson’s Picks will give your garden superhero standing. It’s no secret San Antonio’s [...]

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 [...]

Protect in-ground plants from freeze by draping them with bed sheets, burlap or newspaper — all of which allow moisture to escape, but keep the cold air from making direct contact with the [...]

Hungry deer will nibble on anything, even the so-called “deer-resistant” plants in your landscape. But you can help discourage them from gorging on your garden. Once deer have [...]

When it comes to spooky birds, the usual suspects come to mind: ravens, owls and vultures. But there’s a bloody good reason the loggerhead shrike goes by the nickname [...]

Conservation consultant David Abrego’s exploration of a real-life fantasy garden continues. This time he dives deep into a conversation with two vital elements. A healthy soil is the basis of [...]

You can create your own sensory garden and fall bounty next year by including these autumn standouts in your landscape now. If you’re new to San Antonio, you’ve probably already realized the [...]

Autumn is the best time to tackle activities that will enhance your landscape now — and get it ready for next spring. Take these next couple of months to leisurely sow and gather. There are [...]

Hummingbirds and monarch butterflies rely on a sequence of blooms as they migrate across the continent. Plant early, middle and late season bloomers in your garden to help them stay on course. [...]