by Happy Gardener | Dec 8, 2025 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments
Successful planting starts long before leaves appear or blooms show off—it begins underground. For Texas gardeners, building healthy soil and inoculating roots at planting time can make the difference between a plant that merely survives and a plant that thrives. Two...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 4, 2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden
When colder weather settles in for a long rest, many gardeners do the same. But winter isn’t just a time for rest—it’s the perfect time for reflection, and planning, so you’ll be prepared next year to have an even more successful spring garden season. Taking...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 3, 2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs, Winter Garden
Bringing home a fresh Christmas tree fills the house with fragrance and cheer—here are eight quick tips for how to keep it looking vibrant and safe all season long. 1. Make a Fresh Cut Before placing your tree in the stand, cut ½–1 inch off the bottom of the...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 1, 2025 | Houseplants, Winter Garden
When winter comes along and we head indoors more often than outdoors, our houseplants provide us solace when we are yearning to be working in our gardens. While our attention is turned to our houseplants, we must be careful not to heap too much attention on them...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 25, 2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
When cool nights start signaling the approach of winter, many San Antonio gardeners begin the annual ritual of bringing tender plants indoors. But before you shuffle those pots inside, there’s a crucial step that often gets overlooked: treating plants for pests before...
