by Happy Gardener | Mar 17, 2026 | Vines
If you’re looking to cover a fence, soften a wall, or add vertical color to your garden, you can’t go wrong with flowering vines. And here in San Antonio, Texas, a few standout choices consistently perform beautifully: Carolina Jessamine, Coral Honeysuckle, and...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 17, 2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Tropical Plants
If you’ve ever wanted your garden to feel a little more like a vacation, tropical hibiscus is the plant that gets you there. With big, bold blooms and glossy green leaves, it brings instant color and that unmistakable tropical feel to patios, porches, and garden beds....
by Happy Gardener | Mar 12, 2026 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Vegetables
We are fortunate to be able to grow summer squash and zucchini two times a year here in San Antonio. When you get the growing conditions right, these are some of the most prolific vegetables we can grow in spring and fall. Today we explain those growing conditions and...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 17, 2026 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Gorgeous Trees That Say Goodbye Winter and Welcome Spring When it comes to spring-flowering trees in San Antonio, nothing announces the changing seasons quite like fresh blooms popping against a winter landscape. From the sweet fragrance of Texas Mountain Laurels to...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 4, 2026 | Edibles, Vegetables
When shopping for tomato varieties, you’ll often see a string of letters after the name—something like VFNTA. That’s not alphabet soup; it’s a roadmap to fewer plant problems. These letters are tomato disease resistant codes, and they tell you which diseases a tomato...
