As a public health graduate and native San Antonian, the importance of water as our most vital natural resource is not lost on Malachi. Working as a field investigator under the irrigation plan review umbrella, he helps to ensure that irrigation systems going into the ground meet state and city standards. When he’s not doing that, you’ll find him exploring restaurants in town—pointing out native plants he recognizes to his friends along the way.
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Poorly built systems waste 20% of the water they use. Ensuring they’re designed and installed according to state and local regulations helps manage our resources responsibly. Irrigation systems are complex, […]
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Give yourself the gift of lower water bills with the holiday watering method. As mild temperatures dwindle, so do the water needs of your plants as they prepare for their […]
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If you’re planting trees this season, read on for several fruit-producing varieties that are well-adapted to our climate. There are always rewards for gardening. Every moment of blood, sweat and […]
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Where grass fails, many others thrive. San Antonio’s wide selection of drought-hardy plants makes it possible to have a lush, green garden that requires almost zero water. When you hear […]
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Tiny dinosaurs have set up shop in your yard. Don’t worry, they’re harmless — unless you’re an insect. There are many different lizards that one might spot in Texas, but […]
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Many acid-adapted plants we admire in magazines can’t thrive in our alkaline soils. Luckily, there are several stunning substitutes in drought-hardier packages! We’re lucky to have a long growing season […]
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Mosquitoes, midges, flies — dragonflies eat them all! If you see them hovering about your yard, thank them for keeping pesky pests under control. Belonging to the order Odonata, there […]
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If your yard is nothing but dirt, rejoice! The hard work has been done for you. With the record-breaking rains we received and what seemed to be a gift for […]
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Garden with a plan and be confident. There’s always a way to work around rash-inducing rabblerousers. We’ve talked about invasives and thorny plants. But now, let’s talk plants that can […]
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If you encounter one in the wild, don’t sweat it. It’s just seeking a sip of saline. Halictidae are the second largest family of bees, and they can be found […]
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These plants are living proof that a beautiful garden does not have to be a water intensive one. After a blistering summer followed by a winter that seemed to drag […]
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Could you be harboring freeloading foliage and not even know it? Don’t aid and abet these unsavory visitors. Like most things, too much of anything can quickly become a problem. […]
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For those new to gardening — or to Texas — there are a few plants to be mindful of when you set out to do yard work. Malachi Leo, Planner […]
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Christmas has passed and it’s time to take down the tree. Instead of tossing it, consider extending its season with these creative methods. Malachi Leo, Planner in SAWS Conservation Each […]
