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Understand your flood risk

Do you know if the area you live in is prone to flooding? The City of San Antonio Public Works Department can help you determine if you’re at risk. Using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood insurance rate maps, Public Works can show you basic flood information including flood zones, local drainage areas, depths of… Continue Reading Understand your flood risk

Whack Weeds the Old-Fashioned Way

If you’re thinking about running to the garden center for something to rid your yard of recently thriving weeds, don’t. “Weed and feed” products will not help your situation now. In fact, the fertilizer will only bolster the weeds and likely make your situation worse. The solution: good, old-fashioned elbow grease. Pulling out individual weeds… Continue Reading Whack Weeds the Old-Fashioned Way