Help out native bees this summer
By Michael Hoyal, Intern at SAWS Conservation. There are at least 1,100 (maybe as many as 1,500) distinct species of bees native to Texas. Native bees are one of the […]
2024 Festival of Flowers
Saturday, June 8. Expert landscaping advice and free WaterSaver plants — don’t miss this daylong event, Gardening experts, speakers and landscape experts and vendors from across South Texas will converge […]
The long and short of summer mowing
By David Abrego. How often you mow and how short you cut the grass can determine how much water you save — or waste. With the recent warm-up, summer turf […]
Baby plant boot camp
By Sarah Gorton. 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 […]
TEXAS TOUGH PERSIMMONS
By David Abrego. This sun-loving perennial beauty bears sweet black fruit in late summer for you and the wildlife to enjoy. Many times, nature is not balanced and gives many […]
Fiesta flora for your garden
By Caroline Hartmann, Intern at SAWS Conservation. From backyard oasis to petite patio garden, any combination of potted plants will guarantee a fiesta, not a siesta. Updating your potted plants […]
Break up with your St. Augustine grass
By Sarah Thissen. You don’t need a green thumb to transform your water-guzzling landscape. Keeping your lawn resilient in times of drought doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. It’s […]
Using Sedge as a Groundcover
By Cleveland Powell. Aside from being naturally evergreen, disease resistant and shade-loving, sedge is deer resistant, and (most importantly) drought hardy. Are y’all tired of buying new sod to fill […]
These happy yellow wildflowers bloom year-round
By Cleveland Powell. For 12 months of sunny color, you can’t beat the aster family. Take a look around and you’ll spot one blooming near you. One of the most […]
Spring time is wildflower season in Texas
By Dominique Silva. Staying in town for spring break? Check out these spots to spy wildflowers and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s the time of year many Texans get excited […]
