Spring into Nature! Spring is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare for the season. Did you know? The best time to plant all those beautiful flowers is, actually, during the fall and winter. If you missed your fall planting, it’s okay, you still have...
Working with a small space doesn’t have to make a job difficult. Maximizing a small space withsimple tricks make such a difference. You can create an elongated optical illusion with the placementof a narrow walkway between two flower beds, as we did here (see below...
If you’ve been thinking of adding a pool to your backyard, now is the time to do it. There is no better way to spend the hot summer months than in the new pool of your dreams. Did you know? It takes about 4 to 6 months to put an in-ground pool in. Here in San Antonio,...
Why to prune in the first place? Many spring-flowering shrubs become straggly, take up more space, become horribly shapeless and will flower less unless pruned every year. Cutting out the deadwood allows the plant to breathe more and allows light into the interior for...
One of the best ways to enhance your outdoor living space is with a water feature. Water, it’s the vital source of life. Subconsciously, water is naturally stress relieving. Imagine the sound of the dripping water softly relaxing you on a nice warm day. A water...
Too often, side yards end up being a catch-all for garbage cans, dog kennels, yard tools and other random debris. Instead of letting this valuable ribbon of ground go to waste, why not install some paving stones, lush plants, and a relaxing bench to create a secret...
