by Happy Gardener | Jul 16, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials
When most people think about adding color to the garden, they immediately picture flowers. But some of the most eye-catching plants don’t rely on blooms at all. Instead, they steal the show with leaves painted in shades of burgundy, chartreuse, lime green, deep...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 16, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinators, Summer Annuals
If you’re looking for one annual flower that delivers months of colorful blooms with very little fuss, it’s hard to beat zinnias. These cheerful annuals thrive in the Texas heat, attract butterflies and other pollinators, make excellent cut flowers, and...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 9, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pests & Diseases
 Summer is here and the pests have arrived. If you’ve ever walked out to your vegetable garden only to find aphids covering your peppers, squash bugs attacking your zucchini, or caterpillars chewing holes through your cabbage, you’re definitely not alone....
by Happy Gardener | Jul 2, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that’s only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 25, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinator Perennials
If you are a blue flower lover, today’s blog is specifically for you! Today we are comparing 3 varieties of salvia that all perform wonderfully here in San Antonio, Texas. These gorgeous salvias all produce abundant blue blooms, beckon to the pollinators, and...
