Garden Planning
Companion Planting: 4 Plants that Naturally Repel Garden Pests
 Summer is here and the pests have arrived. If you've ever walked out to your vegetable garden only to find aphids covering your peppers, squash bugs attacking your zucchini, or caterpillars chewing holes through your cabbage, you're definitely not alone. The good...
Some of Our Favorite Xeriscape, Fall-Blooming Plants
For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that's only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful...
Blue Salvia: Comparing Mysty, Mystical, and Mystic Spires
If you are a blue flower lover, today's blog is specifically for you! Today we are comparing 3 varieties of salvia that all perform wonderfully here in San Antonio, Texas. These gorgeous salvias all produce abundant blue blooms, beckon to the pollinators, and require...
How to Avoid Common Watering Problems with Houseplants
If there's one thing that causes more houseplant problems than anything else, it's watering. When our gardening friends are struggling with houseplant issues, oftentimes we just have to figure out if they've been giving their plants too little water or too much. While...
Appetizers with Fresh Herbs: Make Your Next BBQ Slap!
It's summer! And that means plenty of BBQ invites where good friends and good food gather. Sometimes we'd rather just stay home and play in our gardens but how about combining the two? Making a few appetizers with fresh herbs will not only make you feel like you...
Protecting Pollinators: Strategic Practices for Controlling Pests
For the most part, we are all pretty hip to the idea of including pollinator-attracting plants into our gardens, whether we have full landscapes or compact patio/balcony gardens. We understand the importance of protecting this incredibly vital part of our food chain....
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