The Secret Life of Roots: How Plants Survive in Winter
By Jennifer Granneman. Above ground, plants stop growing in winter. But below ground they tell a very different story. During the winter months days are shorter, providing less sunlight that […]
Dress Your Landscape in Layers
By Sasha Kodet. Protect your garden from a cold snap and keep backyard wildlife cozy with careful landscape design. Sweater weather is here! Wrapped in layers with a warm mug […]
Winter Transplanting
Winter is the most favorable time of the year to relocate existing plants. Keep these basic guidelines in mind for most transplanting situations. Timing – Mild temperatures mean less stress […]
Sweet Olive
Sweet Olive is one of those plants whose sweet fragrance gnaws at you for weeks before you realize it’s been there the whole time. This small tree’s flowers would be […]
Fruit Trees Add Flavor to Your Landscape
By Malachi Leo. 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 […]
Upcycling Wilted Blooms
By Casey Cuellar. Ready to part with those wilted blooms? You don’t have to! When done right, death becomes them. No magic spell necessary. Whenever I receive flowers, I wish […]
Terrors That Lurk Beneath
By Dominique Silva. They creep and crawl, dwelling among the shadows of your landscape. Beware loamy lurkers, nature’s wicked winged things and prowlers that sting. It’s that time of year […]
Xeriscape = Zero Hassle
By Malachi Leo. 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. […]
These Guys Are Good for your Garden
By Malachi Leo. Leapin’ lizards! 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 […]
Tackle winter weeds now
Winter weeds may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, but the best way to control them is to limit their growth at the beginning of their life […]