Summer

With summer heat upon us and Stage 2 watering rules still in place, it’s best to hold off on putting in new sod. Summer will be here before we know it. While we’ve received wonderful rainfall [...]

Homeowners associations aim to maintain neighborhood standards, but they can’t legally require you to water your brown lawn or replace it. If you’re a homeowner in San Antonio, your community may [...]

Compost is the stuff of life, brimming with magic-making microbes that nourish the soil. You may already know that compost is decaying plant and animal matter, from grass clippings and leaves to [...]

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 [...]

Plants have developed unique characteristics to help them beat the heat and many other weather extremes. By Mark Peterson Plants, as far as I know, don’t have nerves or organs that require [...]

Baffled by spots, stripes or other odd patterns in your lawn? Before you chalk it up to alien crop circles, you might want to inspect your irrigation system. Summer in Texas always means high [...]

With prolonged drought and shallow, poor-quality soils, the conditions of our region are not favorable for healthy grass growth. There’s a common misconception that every American home should [...]

One of the simplest ways to get rid of grass is to use the power of the sun. If you’re ready to leave the lawn behind, summertime is the best time to get rid of it — permanently. While many will [...]

Don’t be fooled by the moniker. Mallows are some of Texas’ toughest plants — and an easy way to add carefree color to your summer landscape. The scorching summer heat may take a toll [...]

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 [...]