The Reds and Greens of Summer
By Brad Wier. You may already be getting a little help from the bounty already in fruit all around us. Summer has a bad rep when it comes to transplanting […]
Bee mindful of our wildlife this summer
By Julia Silva. Repurpose an old plastic kiddie pool into a magical retreat for birds, bees butterflies — and maybe even a frog or two! Our toasty Texas summers can […]
You’ve got worms — turning your trash to treasure!
By Natalie Martinez. Vermicomposting is a fun way to reduce food waste, gain compost for your garden and raise wriggly little creatures in the comfort of your own home. In […]
Happy Houseplants
In general, houseplants don’t need a lot of water and they help clean and purify the air around us. They also brighten up the dreariest of office spaces; I know […]
Crape Myrtle: Carefree and Colorful
By Mark Peterson. Crape myrtle is one of the most versatile ornamental trees we have in South Texas. Not only is it drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, but it’s available in various […]
The most passionate uninvited guest ever
By Cleveand Powell. If you’ve seen a boastfully bright orange butterfly beating about your bushes, you might have a rogue passionflower vine hiding in plain sight. Sometimes, uninvited guests can […]
The long and short of mowing
By David Abrego. How often you mow and how short you go can determine how much water you save — or waste. With recent rains, summer turf grass (warm season […]
Our best ‘Most likely to…’ plants for Texas drought
By Sasha Kodet. In the spirit of graduation season, we’re highlighting the superlative stars that would fill the pages of a Garden Style San Antonio yearbook. May. It’s a perfectly […]
The Woollywhites
By Cleveland Powell. These weeds aren’t likely to win any wildflower beauty pageants, but they do add whimsy to the natural world around San Antonio. Continuing with our tales of […]
Rose heads dead? Cut them off!
By Martha Wright. Removing spent blooms encourages your rose bushes to keep on flowering. Having roses in your yard is such a treat when they are full of beautiful, delicious […]