Summer

While it’s always a good idea to paint fresh wounds with oil or latex paint, the searing heat this time of year helps protect against oak wilt. The scorching weather of recent weeks has a bright [...]

Outdoor watering in a scorching summer can burn through cash faster than you think. By Madelyn Perez, Conservation Intern June’s unprecedented and unrelenting heat dome fast-forwarded us to [...]

Here’s a dozen drought-hardy denizens that’ll dazzle long after summer fireworks have fizzled out. Fireworks season is almost upon us! Brightly colored shooting lights at night, colorful blooms [...]

Watering profusely will not make everything alright. In this heat, many plants are just trying to survive, not grow and bloom. Our Central Texas heat has always been a challenge for gardeners. [...]

With the right approach, you can sustain a year-round blanket of uncultivated beauties in your own backyard. As we settle into the first white-hot days of summer, the last stalks of this year’s [...]

It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil moisture at least two inches deep. The Texas summer heat is on, with [...]

Whether you’re new to San Antonio or just to South Texas gardening — this list will guide you on what to plant and when. San Antonio transplants often experience shock on their arrival to [...]

Diverse water resources and conservation-minded residents help San Antonio avoid more severe watering cutbacks. By Byron Cox It’s no secret that drought and temperatures this summer have hit [...]

Native and established trees generally don’t need supplemental water. But during prolonged drought, occasional watering may be helpful — but only if it’s done correctly. Established [...]

The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But there are ironclad options that’ll show the scorch who’s boss — and add the color your landscape craves. As the summer heats up, many [...]