Milberger’s Spook~tacular Halloween Weekend
Fun for the entire family. Sat and Sun, Oct 28 and 29 at the nursery. Each day from 11am ’til 3pm Face Painting ~ Balloon Art ~ Blood Drive ~ […]
Drip isn’t always more efficient
Proper scheduling and maintenance are musts to help drip irrigation use less water — not more. The ongoing drought has been rough on many landscapes. And while some in-ground sprinkler […]
Chill your garden
Landscapes are still simmering under the Texas sun, but you can dial down your yard’s temperature with these tips and tricks. Summer, you have officially overstayed your welcome! With scorching […]
Nurture your relationship with your landscape
Striking a balance between your wants and needs is essential to a happy, healthy relationship with your garden. The bond between humans and plants is as ancient as the history […]
HOW TO: Replace Your Lawn With Native Plants
Replacing some or all of your lawn with beautiful WaterSaver landscaping plants is an easy and effective way to reduce your water use, save money and create a more interesting […]
Know Your Nozzles
If you see overspray onto cars, walls and asphalt, your sprinkler system heads may have the wrong nozzles installed. Imagine taking a shower without the shower head in place. While […]
Watering wilting plants isn’t always the answer
It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil moisture at least two inches deep. The Texas […]
The Long and Short of Mowing
What heights should you set your lawnmower? How often you mow and how short you cut the grass can determine how much water you save — or waste. With recent […]
Memorial Day is Lawn & Garden Tax Free Weekend
Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th Texas State Sales Tax will not be charged on qualifying items. Items that qualify include:Any water saving productAny irrigation itemAll plants, trees, ornamental […]
Dressed for Success
Compost is the stuff of life, brimming with magic-making microbes that nourish the soil. You may already know that compost is decaying plant and animal matter, from grass clippings and […]