Following February’s extreme weather, many people are worried about their plants and if they’ll survive. Luckily most plants were still dormant when the record-setting freezes set in. So their roots, trunks, branches and buds should have been protected. What to expect: Subtropical and small leafy plants likely froze back to the ground, but many will… Continue Reading Big Freeze Aftermath: Losses in the Landscape
After a hot, dry summer, the San Antonio city manager announced the end to water restrictions effective Monday, Sept. 28. Recent rainfall has raised the level of the Edwards Aquifer, the cornerstone of San Antonio’s diverse water supplies. Since the aquifer had remained above the Stage 1 trigger level for several weeks, the decision was… Continue Reading Watering Restrictions Kicked to Curb by Recent Rains
Save water now, save money throughout 2021. It’s as simple as turning off your irrigation system for the season. SAWS sewer charges are based on your average winter water use, as measured across three complete billing cycles from mid-November to mid-March. So watering your landscape less now can add up to big savings all year… Continue Reading Switch Off Your Sprinklers and Save Money in 2021
