Want Green Grass this Summer?

Sounds impossible given many in our area are already in stage 3 or 4 water restrictions.  However, there is
an amazing new technology that will allow you to have green grass during the drought and will save you money on your water bills.  It is a new underground drip irrigation system for your lawns.  This is easiest done when you are installing a new lawn but it can be done on an existing lawn.

Here is how it works - Tubing is trenched about 3"-4" below the grass surface and covered over with sod. When the system comes on, the grass roots are watered -which is the only part of the grass that needs the water.  Drip irrigation is the world's most efficient type of irrigation and subsurface drip is especially so because it is unaffected by wind and evaporation resulting in 70% less water use than conventional overhead sprinklers.

Pretty Amazing - Save Water and Money and have green grass all year long!  While we have been installing them for several years now, it is becoming more popular especially with San Antonio in a seemingly non ending drought.  If interested, please give us a call at 210-657-7737.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Looming for San Antonio

While San Antonio is currently under stage 2 drought restrictions, it is very likely we will get to stage 3 soon.

In stage 3, watering is limited to one day every other week for all irrigation systems, sprinklers and soaker hoses.  This will have a significant negative impact on your landscaping if you currently rely on a traditional irrigation system.

However drip irrigation will be allowed Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays during the restricted week as well as hand watering will be allowed every day.

Preferred Landscape and Lighting is one of the leading irrigation professionals who has been recommending and installing drip irrigation for years.  We recommend all new landscape beds be equipped with drip irrigation because it is better for the health of the plants and saves a significant amount of water.  If you would like our help to help you convert your irrigation system to drip, give us a call at 210-657-7737.

Thank You to all the Mothers!

Old World Outdoor Living

An old building we found in the woods.... 
Actually we created it to look like that. 
Certainly a special one of a kind project.

Gardening Gift for Mom

Mothers Day is coming up on Sunday and we have a great gift idea for Mom.  You can buy her a personalized stepping stone for her landscape/garden.  It is something that will decorate her outdoor living space and she will enjoy it for years to come.  It could even be the start of annual tradition done every Mothers Day.

There are a lot of different types out there and it can be as easy as purchasing one that they personalize for you or you can make one yourself.  If you decide to make one, you can buy a kit for ~$20 at a craft store or even just buy the stuff you need without a kit and save a few dollars.  Anyway you do it, it is a fun project for kids in particular and a gift that the mom in your life will treasure forever!

Is tonight the night?

Do you think the Spurs will seal the deal on round 2 of the playoffs tonight in Dallas?  GO SPURS GO!

Pruning gone wrong

I know that we have shown you this before but every time we see it, it really bugs us!!  Please don't prune your beautiful Crape Myrtle trees like this.

We would be happy to help you or just follow our advice on our previous post.
http://preferredlandscape.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-right-way-to-prune-your-crape_28.html