by Happy Gardener | Aug 27, 2025 | Cactus & Succulents, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
Soft-leaf yucca (Yucca recurvifolia) is an excellent choice for gardeners in San Antonio, Texas. You get to enjoy the striking structure and form of yucca without any poky parts. Let’s explore what you need to know about planting and nurturing this unique plant in...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 25, 2025 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting juicy, sun-ripened berries right from your backyard, you’re in luck. Growing berries in San Antonio is not only possible, it’s rewarding and easier than you might think. Thanks to the region’s long growing season...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 18, 2025 | Cactus & Succulents, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
If you’re looking to enhance your garden with the stunning Hesperaloe parviflora, also called “false yucca”, and commonly known as “red yucca”, you’re in for a treat! This resilient plant thrives in San Antonio, Texas. We’ll highlight some basic growing...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 31, 2025 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Starting a vegetable garden? One crucial step is to prioritize is building healthy garden soil. The level of your gardening success lies in the quality of the soil. It directly impacts plant growth, nutrient availability, and overall garden health. Why Healthy Soil...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 29, 2025 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
Right about now, Beautyberry shrubs are developing their signature clusters of magenta/purple berries that cluster along the stems in an ombre pattern. This is truly a remarkable sight and gives you a good idea where these deciduous shrubs got their names from. Today...
