Winter

As below-freezing temperatures head our way, keep in mind how our landscapes fared after last year’s brutal winter weather. Nearly one year ago we experienced some of the harshest winter weather [...]

The annual Jammin’ Jams fruit and nut tree adoption event is back. Line up early to get your pick! Whether you’re new to San Antonio or have just never heard of this fruitful opportunity, [...]

Take advantage of our usually-mild winter and get a jump start on the upcoming gardening season. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. Winter for our area usually means that most days [...]

It may be wintertime, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend time in your garden. Tool maintenance and prepping your landscape for new plantings are two tasks you can tend to now.   Winter has [...]

It’s great to get outdoors and collect natural elements of the season that can add a little post-holiday cheer to your entryway. In South Texas, our mostly-mild winters can be perfect for [...]

Bulbs, rhizomes and corms all have different planting requirements, but with a little TLC you can get them into the ground in winter and appreciate their color and beauty come spring. For those [...]

December and January are an excellent time to put your thoughts down on paper and begin researching resources. One of the most frequent requests — and sometimes desperate pleas — that I receive [...]

Landscape looking limp or lacking structure? Brace it with a backbone of Texas-style evergreens. Believe it or not, having an attractive, low-maintenance, water-efficient landscape year-round is [...]

Texas may not be known for its seasonal color, but we do have sumac. In winter, it comes alive with rust-red fruit, summoning song and game birds to its woody branches. While Texas may not be [...]

Every house is different. A licensed plumber can help identify leak risks that may not be so obvious. Winter is fast approaching, and we want to help keep you from being left out in the cold — [...]