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Drought Prone Areas

Smart Landscaping Ideas for Drought Prone Areas like South Texas

As the world grapples with mounting environmental challenges, frequent droughts in areas like South Texas have emerged as a significant concern. Drought is defined as an extended period of unusually dry weather when there isn’t enough rain. It’s a natural…

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Healthy Lawn and Garden

Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lawn and Garden in the San Antonio Area

The San Antonio area, located in South Texas, is a beautiful place, but it comes with its unique challenges regarding lawn care and gardening. The climate in the region can be brutal, with hot summers that can last for months…

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Summer Garden

Planting a Thriving Summer Garden in South Texas

South Texas offers a unique environment for gardening enthusiasts, with its rich soil, warm climate, and abundance of local produce. In this article, we’ll explore various garden styles and provide expert tips for planting and growing a successful summer garden…

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Gardening in Texas

Tips for Gardening Success in Texas

Texas is known for its hot weather, diverse landscape, and vibrant culture. From the sprawling cities to the open countryside, the Lone Star State has something for everyone. For gardeners, Texas presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With…

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Gardening Ideas

Five Gardening Ideas That Are Full Of Beans

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can’t get through their early morning routine without a coffee, have you ever wondered about the possibility of reusing all those grinds that you tip in the trash? Coffee grinds are…

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Gardeners

Colorful Plants For Gardeners With Little Time

Everyone wants their home to have curb appeal – whether they are selling the home or living there. Some gardeners will get out there and dig in on their own, while some opt to hire professional landscapers to do the…

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April Garden

Your April Garden

It’s April – a beautiful time to be outside in South Central Texas. The weather is wonderful. So, What Should You Plant In April? Fruit: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon (in the end of the month) Vegetables: Eggplant, Lima Beans, Beets, Spinach,…

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March Garden

Your March Garden

Welcome to March…a season of indecisiveness in San Antonio! The weather can’t seem to decide whether it’s going to be unseasonably warm or unseasonably cold! There’s still a small risk of frosts in March, so you’ll want to transplant with…

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February Garden

Your February Garden

If you’ve been in San Antonio for a while, you know that February is the start of spring! In fact, some years, the Moutain Laurels are already blooming and covered in bees, and we’ve even seen some bluebonnets popping up…

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December Garden

Your December Garden

We may still be looking for chilly weather this December, but it’s on its way! Colder temps mean less yard work and gardening may be far from your mind. But there are certainly things you can be doing to prepare…

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November Garden

Your November Garden

Once we hit “Autumn” in San Antonio, we can count on fluctuating temperatures. In fact, it isn’t odd for us to see temps of 50 degrees to 80 degrees in the same week! However, we can expect consistently cooler temperatures…

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