Unknown offenders It’s a Saturday afternoon and you’ve got chores to do: you make breakfast for the family (bacon and eggs...yum!), walk the dog, then wash your car and give it an oil change. You may not realize it, but…
Take a moment and picture your Thanksgiving table. What do you see? Turkey, of course, as well as stuffing, potatoes, pies, cranberry sauce, casseroles, greens, salads, and so much more. Everyone loves the classics, but there’s always an opportunity to…
San Antonians love their coffee and it shows in all the great cafés around the city. You may not have ever stopped to think about it, but to have great tasting coffee, you have to start with excellent water. The…
There are few things that make a backyard more beautiful than a pond. If you have dreams of your own DIY pond, you likely have a lot of questions. We recommend starting here to learn the basics. If you’re up…
When it’s 100+ degrees in the summer in San Antonio, it’s not uncommon to reach for an agua fresca, or the fruity or flowery beverages made with sugar and water made popular in Mexico. Typical summertime flavors include cantaloupe, hibiscus,…
It makes sense that most people want to start a garden in the spring—the weather is lovely and the April showers make for healthy, lush plants. But then summer arrives and fries those new and vulnerable roots that you just…
There are a lot of reasons to switch your toxic household cleaners for ones using natural ingredients—chemicals often found in cleansers can cause headaches and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Not to mention, products like chemical drain cleaners…
On the up and up Mark our words: 2019 is going to be a big year in San Antonio. As the fastest growing city in America, there are new restaurants, stores, homes, offices and more being built in every corner…
Unless you want to deal with clogged pipes, pouring fat, grease, and oil down the drain is a major no-no. Cooking oil and grease are wastes that the city's sewer system can’t handle and should not be discarded down the…
Growing kitchen herbs is a win-win. You get to fill your yard or windowsill with beautiful, fragrant greenery, while providing options for delicious flavors in your cooking. We all know about the basics—basil, rosemary, mint—but there are many more that…
You might’ve heard of propagation before, but do you know what it is exactly? It’s simple: propagating means taking cuttings, such as stems, roots, leaves, or seeds and growing new plants from them. This method is excellent if you’re on…
To put it simply, high-efficiency (HE) appliances use less energy and water when they’re doing their thing. You can find HE versions of washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators—even ovens, stovetops, and air conditioners. HE appliances are not only great for…
Rain barrels may seem like a complicated yard feature, but they are actually a very simple way to save water—and money on your water bill. The best part about rain barrels? They’re completely customizable! We’ve gathered five ideas for you…
“Succulents are impossible to kill,” says your friend with the green thumb, so why is your cute “indestructible” plant looking awfully dead right now? There are a lot of misconceptions about these trendy plants that store extra water in their…
If you live in South Texas in August, you can be sure of two things: it’s going to be hot and there are going to be bugs. We’ve rounded up a list of plants that help you defeat these issues.…