by Happy Gardener | Jun 6, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Growing caladiums in South Texas can be a rewarding experience, bringing vibrant colors and lush foliage to your garden. These tropical plants thrive in the warm, humid climate of South Texas, and give you gorgeous foliage color throughout summer. Here are some tips...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 5, 2024 | Pests & Diseases, Summer Garden
The increase in heat with our summer temperatures can also result in an increase in pest activity in the garden. If you can prevent pests in the first place, you may not have to control them.. Plants that are stressed from lack of water and neglect are like a...
by Happy Gardener | May 30, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Why is it that we all get surprised when summer actually shows up right when school lets out? That’s when it’s suppose to start, right? But man, it sure seems like it is hot early this year. That’s why we’re starting our “Summer Success...
by Happy Gardener | May 23, 2024 | Edibles, Flowering Trees, Fruit trees, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Trees & Shrubs
Escarpment Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) trees can be a beautiful, native, addition to any landscape in San Antonio, Texas. These deciduous trees develop glossy, green leaves and delicate white flowers in the spring, and small dark cherries that birds love to feast...
by Happy Gardener | May 14, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Purslane, a vibrant and resilient plant, is a delightful addition to any garden in San Antonio, Texas. Known for its remarkable ability to thrive in hot climates, it is a gardener’s dream come true; especially when the steamy months arrive. Purslane Growing...
by Happy Gardener | May 2, 2024 | Roses
Knock Out® roses have been a favorite selection of San Antonio gardeners, as well as new rose growers, for some time now. As a matter of fact, when someone is adamant about adding a rose to their landscape, but doesn’t know much caring for the oftentimes finicky...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2024 | Pests & Diseases, Pollinators
With summer rounding out, and the fall pollinator season headed our way, I feel the need to write about the delicate balance of controlling garden pests and protecting our local wildlife and essential pollinators. Plants and garden pests go hand in hand. If you...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 17, 2024 | Edibles, News & Events, Vegetables
Okra is a popular and versatile vegetable that thrives in the warm climate of San Antonio, Texas. These are hot weather loving veggies. When many other veggies are shutting down production due to the heat of summer, you can usually count on okra to keep fruiting. When...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 11, 2024 | Groundcovers & Grasses
Juniper ground covers can be a fantastic addition to your garden in San Antonio, Texas. Junipers offer an evergreen groundcover with unique texture for year-round visual interest in your landscape. These low-growing plants not only provide excellent ground coverage...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2024 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Vegetables
It’s time! Melons can be planted in our San Antonio gardens now, hooray! Have you always wanted to plant a melon, but just didn’t have the information you needed to be successful? Well, it’s your lucky day today. We’re sharing some tips for growing melons in our area....
by Happy Gardener | Mar 25, 2024 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost, Soil Building
We recently hosted a great Composting 101 class with Karen Gardner, BCMG and vegetable specialist, and came away with some great tips for how to easily make your own compost. Easy is the key here. We are not diving into anything too complicated. The consensus of the...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2024 | Edibles, Vegetables
Cool as a cucumber; that’s a phrase many of us are familiar with when describing someone who has an easy-going vibe even when the pressure is mounting. But why a cucumber? Well, because of their high water content, cucumbers are known to feel cool and refreshing to...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 23, 2024 | Edibles, Vegetables
Growing eggplant in San Antonio, Texas, can be a rewarding endeavor for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners. This vibrant and versatile vegetable thrives in the warm climate of South Texas, making it an excellent addition to your home garden. In this...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 18, 2024 | Edibles, Vegetables
San Antonio, Texas is a fantastic place for growing a variety of legumes including the beloved green beans and the southern staple black eyed peas. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting your first vegetable patch you can try these nutritious beans and...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 14, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Last week I bragged all about Vista® Bubblegum® petunias, and rightly so. They are fantastic! Many of you came out and scooped them all up (we got more… just saying). But today is all about Laura Bush petunias. If you haven’t yet heard of these, they are just as...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 2, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
The Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® petunia is truly a sight to behold with its vibrant pink flowers that add a pop of color to any garden. This delightful plant is not only beautiful but also tough, especially when it comes to surviving in a place like San Antonio,...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 26, 2024 | Turf & Lawn
Field sandburs, also known as sticker burs or grassburs, can be a pesky problem for those in San Antonio, Texas. These prickly weeds are especially prevalent in our region and can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked. Understanding the lifecycle of sandburs...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 22, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Edibles, Herbs, Spring Annuals
When it comes to planting cool weather spring annuals, perennials, or herbs in Texas, timing is everything. By planting these colorful or flavorful early offerings, you can enjoy a longer flowering and/or harvesting season and have your garden bursting with vibrant...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 21, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators
If you are looking for a heat loving plant tough enough to handle our San Antonio summer temperatures that offers copious amounts of flowers for the pollinators to enjoy, you might want to take a look at agastache (“ah-GAH-stah-kee”). 10 Quick Characteristics...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 12, 2024 | News & Events, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
When it comes to gardening and using pesticides or fungicides, one of the most crucial steps that gardeners often overlook is reading the labels on these products. The information provided on the labels is not just there for legal reasons; it serves as a valuable...
