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Right now, your lawn is enjoying a deep slumber. So don’t disturb it with water. Just let it snooze and your pocketbook will thank you....
Just because the sky is gray doesn’t mean your landscape has to be! When you think of winter, you may think of gloomy, drab colors....
Freezes in central and south Texas rarely (if ever) cause the ground to freeze and damage underground pipes. But exposed pipes are vulnerable to extreme...
Beds:
Lawns:
Hand water as needed. Warm-season turf grass is now growing and, in the absence of rain, may benefit from supplemental water.
May 5, 2025
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Join Green Spaces Alliance for a hands-on workshop exploring the deep-rooted traditions of herbs in Indigenous cultures. Discover the history, medicinal properties, and sustainability of plants like sage, lavender, and […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place on Earth. Come join us for a delightful presentation by […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden […]
An attractive and water-efficient landscape starts with the right plant in the right place and smart design practices to create a polished, sustainable look. In this workshop, Lynn Cox and […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for […]
Bees are some of our most important pollinators in Texas. However, the loss of habitat, pesticide use, and other causes have put pressure on their population. Join Liana Benavides, Bexar […]
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Join John Vann, Bexar County Master Gardener, at Great Northwest Library […]
Master Gardener Grace Emory will present the best methods and practices for growing herbs: which to select for the best results, how to plant, and how to water.
Learn why and how to build healthy soil on your property! You will learn how a healthy soil : can remove as much carbon dioxide from the air as a […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Bring the whole family to the Garden for a day filled with hands-on nature play and outdoor exploration! From building bug hotels to imagining forts in our Family Adventure Garden, […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Selecting the right tree for your space, getting them off to a good start […]
Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden […]
Get outside to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would […]
Join us and other members of the community to help us clean up our habitat! Mitchell Lake Audubon Center depends on our amazing volunteers to help manage habitat. This can […]
The time is finally here! After one year of master planning, we are ready to reveal our plan for the future. This community celebration marks the culmination of a […]
Master Gardener Grace Emery will present on the best methods and practices for successfully growing herbs: how to select and plant them, how to water them, and how to care […]
In this program Master Gardener, Karen Gardner, will explain our region’s unique climate and weather patterns as they relate to gardening and how homeowners can overcome those challenges in their […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden […]
Spring is in full bloom at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Join this laid-back walk as Mitchell Lake staff showcases some of our native wildflowers and how their blooms support the […]
Taking a little time to research which plants to put into your latest landscape project will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where can you go to find the […]
This month GVST is having a field trip to the North American Friendship Garden located at Confluence Park. SARA personnel will give a presentation about the garden in the Estela […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Encouraging our feathered friends to take up residence, or at least visit our gardens, benefits both birds and gardeners. Birds add life, song, and color to our garden. They consume […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden […]
The Pollinator Tea Party is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste event that celebrates pollinators through immersive nature playscapes, environmental education, and sustainable practices during the spring Monarch Butterfly migration. Attendees will […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the […]
Want to scoop on the latest gardening tips and landscape advice? There’s a lot to explore! We’ve gathered some gardening categories to help you dive into your topic of choice.
Brad Wier
Misty landscape? It could be the in-ground sprinklers screaming they’re under too much pressure. You’ve probably seen it before, clouds of a foggy mist spewing out of the in-ground sprinkler […]
Cleveland Powell
This occasional series highlights ground covers and other xeric alternatives to traditional turfgrass lawns. These wild plants aren’t grass, but they can withstand mowing and thrive in place of traditional […]
Seth Patterson
Adding extra days to your irrigation system’s schedule won’t quench your landscape’s thirst. But it will soak your water bill. Central and South Texas have been blessed with July rainfall. […]
Brad Wier
Hand-watering with a hose is still the most precise method for watering trees. Watering new trees A newly planted tree requires more care since it doesn’t have a root system […]
Seth Patterson
With some simple modifications, this valuable byproduct can benefit your landscape and local wildlife. Every drop of water counts, especially when temperatures soar in San Antonio. As our air conditioning […]
Cleveland Powell
Allowing diversity within your landscape is one way to reduce dependence on summer watering. As summer heat sets in to stay awhile, many homeowners crank up the sprinklers to keep […]
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