What is it about being outside in nature doing some gardening or yard work that is so therapeutic? Seems to me that it is not only good for the soil but also healthy for the soul.  Here are some reasons that gardening is good for your heart and soul:

*Tending to a garde...

One of the most frequently asked questions we get around here is “how should I be watering?”. That is a super loaded question because there are so many factors to consider.  Here are some guidelines that will help with all landscapes and lawns of all different stages o...

If you have called in to the office and spoken to the wonderful Kathy about your landscape project, then you have been likely quizzed on whether you need a landscape designer, a consultant or just an estimator to meet with you to review the work you are looking to have...

Have you been putting off work to your landscape because of the rain we have been getting over the last 2 months?  If so, you are not alone.  The good news is that we live in a sweet spot of the US that makes the fall and winter the perfect time to install trees and sh...

Do heavy rain events like the “great storms of September 2018” leave your yard or outliving space boggy, eroded or flooded?  If so, you’re not alone. 

Here at VHS we are experts at drainage remediation for your lawn, landscape and outdoor living space.  Drainage i...

As you may have heard we are now in stage 2 Water Restrictions here in San Antonio as of 6/12/18.  This is most certainly NOT a death sentence for your new or established landscape.  In fact, if you water mindfully, your lawn and landscape will not hardly notice the su...

Where did spring go?  We seemed to jump straight from winter to summer.  It may be hot but it is still a great time to landscape or complete the outdoor living project you have been considering.  Let's get the yard and outdoor living areas ready for the fall because, b...

As the old saying goes, “April showers brings May flowers”; I am reminded of a couple of April fun facts I remember finding in the Farmer’s Almanac.  

Did you know that “April” comes from the Latin word aperio, meaning “to open or bud”?  

April birth flowers are the dais...