Versatile Vibrant Vines
By Malachi Leo. Voluntary or planted on purpose, these native vines can provide privacy, serve as groundcover, and attract wildlife. Many of us appreciate the shade given to us by […]
Late Boomers
There’s a large bouquet of wildflowers that signal the arrival of fall — and welcome the migration of butterflies and birds that pass through our area this season. Bluebonnets, winecups, […]
Tree Planting Season is Nearly Upon Us
By Brad Wier. A landscape bed is the perfect place to plant shade overhead — and SAWS WaterSaver coupons can help you do that. San Antonio is a great place […]
Pick a Peck of Pollinator Plants
By Sarah Galvan. Providing nectar sources for butterflies is very important due to habitat loss and increased use of pesticides in crop fields. Do your part to provide sanctuary for […]
What’s Fall Without Marigolds?
Acclaimed for their large early blooming flowers and neat uniform growth these long-blooming flowers make a great show of pure intense colors. Marigolds will add vibrant and massed color to […]
Seasonal Landscape Upkeep for August
By Brad Wier. The scorching heat is predicted to linger. So stay cool and stick to these basic tasks. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Maybe not — […]
It’s Not Too Hot To Plant Indoors
Houseplants are not a huge commitment. They will thrive with just a bit of care. They are an ideal way to create attractive and restful settings while enhancing your sense […]
Don’t be Too Shady with Your Sun Loving Plants
By Juan Renteria. Paying attention to their light requirements and watering needs before putting them in the ground can determine whether they flourish or fail. Have you ever handpicked a […]
Butterflies Preparing to Bursting Forth
By Kevin Pride. The larvae feed gregariously on native flowering perennials before becoming fluttering black beauties. It was just last month when zexmenia was having a moment. Now, all its […]
Where’s My Milkweed?
By Kevin Pride. This slow-growing plant group goes dormant and retreats underground every winter and in very hot and dry summers — and sometimes even when conditions are perfect. A […]