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Growing Amaryllis in Texas Two Ways: Holiday Color/Spring Blooms

by Happy Gardener | 10/29/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 2 Comments

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is one of the easiest flowering bulbs to grow — and in Texas, you can enjoy it two ways: Forced indoors in fall for dazzling holiday blooms around Christmas. Planted outdoors in fall or winter for spring blooms, often right around Easter....

Dividing Perennials in Fall in San Antonio for Healthier Plants

by Happy Gardener | 10/29/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

In the warm climate of the San Antonio, Texas region, the cooler air and still-warm soils create a prime window for dividing perennials in fall. After the worst of summer heat, plants can focus energy on root re-establishment rather than full-throttle growth or bloom....

Discover the Beauty of Coral Vine in San Antonio

by Happy Gardener | 10/23/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden | 4 Comments

If you’re looking to add late-season color and pollinator appeal to your garden in the San Antonio area, look no further than the stunning Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as coral vine (also “Queen’s Wreath” or “Queen’s Crown Vine”). In this blog we’ll dive into...

Growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster in San Antonio

by Happy Gardener | 10/13/2025 | Butterflies, hummingbirds, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators, Xeriscape Solutions | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a beautiful, drought-tough, pollinator-magnet shrub that thrives in the heat of South Texas, growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster might be your next favorite discovery! This semi-evergreen, compact shrub is a standout choice for San Antonio...

Texas Fall Aster: A Texas SuperStar® for San Antonio Gardens

by Happy Gardener | 10/09/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers | 0 Comments

As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...

Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap: A Hummingbird Magnet for San Antonio

by Happy Gardener | 10/09/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials | 6 Comments

If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...