Plant with Pollinator Preferences in Mind
By Gail Dugelby, SAWS Conservation Consultant Another spring is upon us. If you’re thinking about all the ways to make your yard and garden beautiful one of the most important […]
Rose pruning: A fresh start for spring blooms
By Martha Wright, Conservation Manager of AMI Initiatives for SAWS. A little tough love right around Valentine’s Day is exactly what our roses need for healthier growth. Roses can be […]
Indomitable Damianita
BY KEVIN PRIDE, SAWS Conservation Field Investigator. Few plants can endure the “inferno strip” — that crispy sliver of lawn between the sidewalk and street. But this hardy native can […]
WHILE EVERYONE ELSE IN HYPERNATING . . .
BY JULIA SILVA, Field Investigator in SAWS Conservation: While your lawn might be hibernating (or at least looking suspiciously less vibrant), these pros still have bills to pay — and […]
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 […]
