by Happy Gardener | Dec 9, 2025 | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Even though the garden looks quiet this time of year, there are countless pollinators in winter tucked away under leaves, inside hollow stems, and beneath the soil surface. Bees, butterflies, moths, ladybugs, and many other beneficial insects depend on safe hiding...
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...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 24, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Using ice cubes to water poinsettias has become a trendy “hack,” but it’s actually not helpful and can even be harmful to the plant. Poinsettia care really starts with watering correctly. It can be the difference between a gorgeous holiday plant that thrives or one...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 20, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden
Bearded iris are some of the most iconic spring bloomers in Texas gardens. Their ruffled petals, bold colors, and dependable performance make them a favorite for creating showstopping beds with minimal maintenance. For gardeners interested in extended color,...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 20, 2025 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Vegetables, Winter Garden
It’s time to start planting onions here in the San Antonio area and you’re in the right place for some great tips. Onions are one of the most satisfying and versatile vegetables to grow. When done right, you can enjoy crisp green onions early in the season...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 19, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Wildflower Mixes
If you’ve ever dreamed of a yard bursting with bluebonnets, Indian blanket, and cheerful coreopsis, you can have it! Planting spring wildflowers in San Antonio, Texas is easier than you might think. The trick is getting the timing right, understanding how wildflowers...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 13, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden
Stock flowers (Matthiola incana) are a rewarding cool-season annuals for San Antonio gardeners. Known for their delightful cinnamon-and-clove fragrance, upright stems, and full, ruffled blooms, stock offers a nostalgic charm that instantly elevates winter and...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 13, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
If you’re looking to add height, movement, and brilliant fall color to your landscape, forsythia sage (Salvia madrensis) is a unique and great choice for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Known for its tall, architectural form and soft, vibrant, yellow flower spikes,...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 29, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is one of the easiest flowering bulbs to grow — and in Texas, you can enjoy it two ways: Forced indoors in fall for dazzling holiday blooms around Christmas. Planted outdoors in fall or winter for spring blooms, often right around Easter....
by Happy Gardener | Oct 29, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
In the warm climate of the San Antonio, Texas region, the cooler air and still-warm soils create a prime window for dividing perennials in fall. After the worst of summer heat, plants can focus energy on root re-establishment rather than full-throttle growth or bloom....
by Happy Gardener | Oct 23, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
If you’re looking to add late-season color and pollinator appeal to your garden in the San Antonio area, look no further than the stunning Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as coral vine (also “Queen’s Wreath” or “Queen’s Crown Vine”). In this blog we’ll dive into...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 13, 2025 | Butterflies, hummingbirds, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators, Xeriscape Solutions
If you’re looking for a beautiful, drought-tough, pollinator-magnet shrub that thrives in the heat of South Texas, growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster might be your next favorite discovery! This semi-evergreen, compact shrub is a standout choice for San Antonio...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
As the long, hot San Antonio summer begins to ease, fall offers a golden opportunity for gardeners. One of the most cheerful and useful plants you can plant in autumn is the marigold. Planting fall marigolds in San Antonio isn’t just about color—it’s about timing,...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 10, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals
If you’re looking to add bold color and pollinator-friendly flowers to your fall garden, planting fall snapdragons is one of the best choices for San Antonio and south central Texas. These cheerful, spiky-bloomed flowers are tough enough for our region’s climate, yet...
