Maintenance

Salvias are among the most forgiving and satisfying of pruning subjects. They bloom better on fresh growth, so last year’s old wood is often unnecessary for a healthy, attractive specimen. On the [...]

Crape myrtle is an excellent drought-tolerant plant for a variety of landscape situations. It also requires absolutely zero pruning. Like the annual arrival of the purple martins, the wanton [...]

Your plants and lawn have settled down for their long winter’s nap. That means you can take a break from watering. We’re often asked whether a landscape requires irrigation during the [...]

Leaves provide an almost endless supply of essential nutrients to your landscape. Mowing and leaving them exactly where they fall can provide multiple benefits for your landscape. By now, leaves [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

October marks the peak of the monarch migration southward through Texas and on to Mexico for the winter. There are several ways you can help them along their journey. Texas is known for its wide [...]

The water that comes from your showers, bathtubs, sinks and washing machines doesn’t have to go to waste. Your landscape could benefit from it! We occasionally get phone calls from [...]

Flow sensors use the power of your smartphone to let you know when your water is running. This can tell you exactly how much water you’re using — in real time — and determine if you have a [...]