Know Your Nozzles
If you see overspray onto cars, walls and asphalt, your sprinkler system heads may have the wrong nozzles installed. Imagine taking a shower without the shower head in place. While […]
Watering wilting plants isn’t always the answer
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 […]
The Long and Short of Mowing
What heights should you set your lawnmower? How often you mow and how short you cut the grass can determine how much water you save — or waste. With recent […]
Baby plant boot camp
After you bring home your plants from the nursery, follow these steps to ensure they live long and prosper. All babies need a sheltered environment to grow up in, one […]
Dressed for Success
Compost is the stuff of life, brimming with magic-making microbes that nourish the soil. You may already know that compost is decaying plant and animal matter, from grass clippings and […]
Have Patience with Your Palms
There’s no magic potion to increase survival of frost-intolerant, heat-loving plants. Instead, be patient and know how to recognize signs of survival. Several weeks ago I recommended patience and leaving […]
Calling all caterpillars
Aside from beautifying your yard, many of the approved WaterSaver Landscape Coupon plants also double as hosts for butterfly and moth caterpillars. Many of us are familiar with the monarch […]
Easy Planting Perennials
New to gardening? Follow these easy steps to a garden full of perfectly planted perennials that will continue to delight year after year. Measure the fit. Check the plant tag […]
Why weed and feed is not one-size-fits-all
San Antonio’s growing season doesn’t click with the application schedule for these products. Read on to learn more reasons not to weed and feed. It’s spring and big box stores […]
Transplanting 101: From pot to plot
Got new plants but don’t know how to get started? Follow our easy planting guide to get your flora flourishing. With spring underway, many of us are coming home from […]
