Winter

Add living color to your winter garden with a little splash of water. It’s no secret that birds fly south for the winter, but just how far south do they go? Mexico, Central and South America are [...]

One person’s winter weed is another’s wintergreen lawn. Do you have a green lawn? It seems like a simple question, but the answer depends on when you’re asking. Picture it: [...]

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. There may not be much snow around here in winter, [...]

It’s still winter and your landscape is still snoozing. Your sprinklers should be too. Recent freezes and rains have provided a timely reminder: winter is the perfect time to let your sprinklers [...]

No need to rush outdoors to preplan landscape improvements. Find a heap of how-tos, ideas and inspiration right from the comfort of your favorite chair. When you look out upon your winter [...]

If your lawn looks like it’s drowning in winter weeds, it may be a good time to start mowing, cutting or weeding. Thanks to moderate weather and recent rains, cool season annual seedlings are [...]

January is an excellent time to finish oak pruning. Oak wilt poses an ongoing threat to the majestic oak trees that grace San Antonio landscapes. This vascular disease — caused by the fungus [...]

If your garden’s still bursting with hardy perennials, be on the lookout for some of the feistiest hummingbirds of the year. Perfectly attired in red-and-green Christmas elf colors, Rufous [...]

For a cool quirky living gift, think outside the traditional pot. Trying to come up with an original, budget friendly holiday gift? Or do you just want to add some cheer to a room? Dish gardening [...]

The best way to weather a winter emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. By Dominique Silva Beautiful days, spectacular sunsets and pleasant weather have been plentiful this mild December. [...]