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Mark Peterson
January 24, 2023
Know the difference between EAA and San Antonio watering rules
Diverse water resources and conservation-minded residents help San Antonio avoid
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Summer tree watering
Native and established trees generally don’t need supplemental water. But
Mark Peterson
August 2, 2022
Unrelenting Ironweed
The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But
Cleveland Powell
July 19, 2022
Water Only the Areas That Need It
Before you turn up your sprinkler system — and double
Brad Wier
July 12, 2022
Add Some Sizzle To Your Summer Landscape
Scorching hot days are looming, but that doesn’t mean your
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Red, White and Bloom: Purely Patriotic Plants
True patriotic plants are native plants — ones that have
Sarah Gorton
July 5, 2022
Drought Doesn’t Equal Demise
Drought is a regular occurrence during our South Texas summer.
Mark Peterson
July 5, 2022
Let’s Review Stage 2 Watering Rules
Anyone caught watering outside the allowed times is at risk
Mark Peterson
June 28, 2022
Take the Hand-Watering Challenge
Just because you have an irrigation system doesn’t mean you
Heather Ginsburg
May 31, 2022
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