Starter Gardener

How fierce is your flora? Pick party hearty plants and your landscape will sizzle in the summer scorch. Feel the heat! Though spring has just sprung, it’s not too early to think ahead to summer [...]

A faux streambed can add woodland charm and delightful texture to your landscape. But these design details can make the difference between “nailed it” and “nope.” We get it. When you’re faced [...]

Transform your outdoor space from blah to beautiful — and use SAWS coupons to save up to $400 on plants and other project materials. Spring time means more time for gardening, and the return of [...]

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 [...]

Automatic sprinkler systems make it easy to set it and forget it, but this time of year it can be a wasteful and costly convenience. The solution: Turn it off. Your landscape and wallet will [...]

Believe it or not, you can successfully grow citrus trees in San Antonio — and they’ll even produce fruit. It just depends on what you plant and where. Many people wonder whether they can [...]

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 [...]

A healthy soil is the basis of everything in the landscape and garden. There’s no need for petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides when your landscape is rooted in fertile ground. I am [...]