Nadia Mullins, Author at DNS Landscaping Services

San Antonio yard with mulch beds, irrigation, and summer landscape preparation

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May

San Antonio Summer Landscape Prep Checklist: Irrigation, Mulch, Drainage, and Plant Health

A San Antonio summer asks a lot from your yard Heat, dry soil, and watering rules can expose weak spots in a landscape quickly. A yard that looked healthy in spring may start showing dry patches, compacted beds, clogged sprinkler heads, washed-out mulch, or standing water after a sudden storm. That is why late May

08
Apr

Top Drought-Tolerant Plants for San Antonio Yards to Install Before Summer

Top Drought-Tolerant Plants for San Antonio Yards to Install Before Summer In San Antonio, a beautiful yard does not have to mean high water use. With long stretches of heat, ongoing drought conditions, and current Stage 3 watering restrictions from SAWS, more homeowners are looking for plants that can handle South Texas conditions without constant

Technician checking a residential sprinkler system during a spring irrigation tune-up in San Antonio

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Mar

Spring Irrigation Tune-Up: How San Antonio Homeowners Can Avoid Waste

Spring Irrigation Tune-Up: How San Antonio Homeowners Can Avoid Waste As spring arrives in San Antonio, many homeowners start turning their irrigation systems back on and expecting everything to run smoothly. But after months of cooler weather, even a well-built sprinkler system can hide leaks, clogged heads, misaligned spray patterns, and controller settings that waste

03
Mar

Native Plants in the San Antonio Area That Benefit From March Maintenance

Native Plants in the San Antonio Area That Benefit From March Maintenance March is when San Antonio landscapes start shifting fast—warmer days, longer sunlight, and native plants waking up or pushing new growth. That makes March the ideal “transition month”: you can still prune and clean up winter damage, but you’ll also start focusing on

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Feb

How San Antonio’s Winter Weather Affects Your Lawn (and How to Fix It)

Winter in San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country doesn’t always look like winter up north — but your lawn still feels it. From freeze–thaw swings to dry, windy weeks and compacted soil, South Texas winter weather can leave grass thin, patchy, or slow to bounce back in spring. At DNS Landscaping, we help homeowners

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Jan

Understanding San Antonio Soil in Winter and Why It Matters for Your Lawn

Understanding San Antonio Soil in Winter and Why It Matters for Your Lawn San Antonio lawns don’t “go dormant” the same way northern lawns do—but winter still plays a critical role in long-term lawn health. One of the most overlooked factors is soil condition during winter months. If the soil beneath your grass isn’t healthy,

08
Dec

Can You Install Landscaping in Winter in San Antonio? Pros and Cons

Nadia Mullins
Garden, Holidays, Landscaping, Lawn, Winter
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08 Dec, 2025

Can You Install Landscaping in Winter in San Antonio? Pros and Cons When most homeowners think about landscaping projects, spring and summer usually come to mind. But in San Antonio, winter brings milder temperatures and unique opportunities that actually make it a great time for certain landscaping work. So the big question is: Can you

11
Nov

Fall Tree Trimming in San Antonio | Prevent Winter Storm Damage

The Benefits of Fall Tree Trimming: Prevent Winter Storm Damage to Your Home While San Antonio is known for sunshine and mild winters, we’ve all seen how quickly the weather can change. Sudden cold snaps, windstorms, and even ice events can cause serious damage — especially when trees aren’t properly maintained. That’s why fall is

14
Oct

The Complete Guide to Fall Leaf Cleanup and Lawn Health in San Antonio

The Complete Guide to Fall Leaf Cleanup and Lawn Health in San Antonio Fall in San Antonio may not bring heavy snow, but it still comes with its own set of lawn care challenges — especially when it comes to falling leaves. While colorful leaves look beautiful at first, letting them pile up on your

10
Sep

Fall Planting Guide for San Antonio Homeowners

As the scorching Texas summer starts to cool down, September becomes one of the best months for planting in San Antonio. The milder temperatures, shorter days, and occasional rain showers create the perfect environment for establishing new trees, shrubs, and flowers. By planting in the fall, your landscape gets a head start on root development