Tree & Lawn Care
Digging and Planting Trees and Shrubs? Call 811 First!
If you’ve taken our advice about fall being the best time for planting trees, shrubs, and perennials, you are probably chomping at the bit to get to planting. Hopefully you’ve done some research on which plants you want to incorporate into your landscape, where you...
Water Conservation Tools and Tips
Water conservation is no joke here in San Antonio, Texas. It’s feast or famine in our neck of the woods. Conserving water might not be on our minds when we have a spring that is so wet and cloudy we struggle to get our tomatoes to blossom and fruit. On the other hand,...
Texas Redbuds: A Reliable San Antonio Springtime Bloomer
One sure sign that spring and warmer weather are on the way in San Antonio is when the magenta buds of Texas redbuds pop open. One day you are looking at what looks like a bare tree, and the next day there is an explosion of color that could rival any Technicolor hue...
Texas Mountain Laurel: A Spring-Blooming Favorite!
The fragrance that permeates the air when Texas Mountain Laurels are in bloom is instantly recognizable. Imagine you are taking a walk late February/early March. Childhood memories flood your mind as the scent of grape Kool-Aid wafts by your nose. You follow your nose...
Fruit Tree Requirements, Chill Hours, and Recommendations
If you are thinking of adding some fruit trees to your landscape, this is the perfect time of year. Winter and early spring usually offers the best selections from the nurseries. We recommend you do some research on the variety you are interested in. To successfully...
Choosing Shade Trees for San Antonio
Why Plant A Shade Tree? If you are thinking of planting a shade tree this fall, you should know that it is the absolute best time of the year to plant one. If you aren't thinking of planting a shade tree this fall, we think it's time to let you know why you should...
Fall Checklist for Lawn and Turf Care in San Antonio
With cooler temperatures rolling in, you should be making sure your fall lawn care plans are in place. A checklist like the following can help to make sure you have completed tasks that keep your lawn healthy all through fall, winter, and into spring. Take a look at...
Fall Webworms: Pest Control and Prevention
Fall webworms love nothing more than to swoop in on your pecan trees and chomp away the foliage. Besides pecan trees, fall webworms also get interested in walnuts, persimmons, and some shade trees. Early detection of fall webworms is best as it is the easiest time to...
San Antonio Lawn Fertilization Guide
A regular lawn fertilization schedule is your BEST defense against weeds, fungus, and insect damage! We recommend a lawn fertilization application AT LEAST in spring and fall. However, if your lawn is badly damaged, you may benefit from the additional fertilization...
