by Happy Gardener | Aug 20, 2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
When temperatures stay in the upper 90s and 100s, plants can struggle even when they’re considered “full sun” or drought tolerant. We are all feeling the heat about now, right? The goal during extreme heat is often not to push new growth or blooms; it’s to reduce...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 17, 2026 | Pests & Diseases
We recently included a survey in our newsletter and asked you about your summer gardening struggles. We had a great response and are working this week to answer all who participated individually, but a couple of struggles were so prominent that I thought I’d...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 13, 2026 | Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
Today is all about the American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). This eye-catching plant provides flowers for tiny pollinators, berries and shelter for wildlife, and spectacular late summer/early fall interest for us gardeners. But beyond that, it also has a...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 13, 2026 | Pests & Diseases
Are your plants showing signs of weakness? Perhaps they just don’t look like they are growing healthily, or maybe you’re seeing yellow leaves or leaves dropping? Mealybugs are out and about right now, and it’s possible that they may be out and about on your...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 6, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials
Saffron may be one of the world’s most expensive spices, but you can grow it right here in San Antonio. Produced from the brilliant crimson stigmas of the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus), this unique fall-blooming bulb (technically called a corm) rewards...
