Bugs & Insects
Urban Pollinator Gardens: Why Are They Important?
Urban pollinator gardens are a way to help build local ecosystems and support the biodiversity that is abundantly found within them. By definition, ecosystems are geographical areas where organisms (both living and nonliving) work together to create a communicable,...
New Gold™ Lantana: An Easy Perennial for the Pollinators
Sometimes I feel that lantana gets a bad rap at the nurseries. Customers will come in asking for perennial, deer resistant, drought tolerant, low maintenance plants for their landscapes but then say, “but nothing boring like lantana”. What?! Here is a plant that...
Profuse Blooms on Profusion Zinnia
You know how at the end of summer, plants look a little peaked and you are craving some color in your landscape but the weather is still too warm for cool weather annuals to really live comfortably? Enter the solution. Profusion zinnia is a great choice for...
Mystic Spires Salvia: A Great Pollinator Plant for San Antonio
Mystic Spires Salvia is a fabulous butterfly and bee attracting plant to include in your pollinator gardens. The sheer number of blooms that this salvia puts out sends the pollinators into a dizzy frenzy as they visit each and every flower. Take a look at some...
Pollinator Garden Tried and True Butterfly Picks
Butterfly and pollinator gardens are hot topics, especially since we are on the cusp of the fall pollinator migration about to soar through San Antonio. Today I wanted to highlight a few of the amazing plants that live in our butterfly garden at our Bandera location....
Planting Milkweed for Butterflies: The Dos and Don’ts
If you want monarch butterflies to visit your garden this fall and spring, planting milkweed in your landscape is a must! Not only is milkweed a great nectar source for thirsty pollinators, it is also THE ONLY host plant that monarch butterflies lay their eggs upon....
Gorgeous Flowers that Laugh at Summer Heat
This year we have been blessed with extra rain during summer, but most of us remember how dry and hot it normally is this time of year. It's a given that our dry, hot, summers are bound to return. If you're tired of flowers fading with the onset of heat, you are not...
Herbs: Plant an Herb to Eat and to Give a Treat!
Herbs are a must for any type of gardener! Whether you prefer container gardening, veggie gardening, landscape gardening, or even indoor gardening, herbs can be included in all of these and are sure to enhance them as well. As a matter of fact, you might find yourself...
Fennel and Dill: Butterfly Super Herbs
Today is a celebration of two of our favorite butterfly-attracting herbs, fennel and dill. Fennel and dill are one of the reasons we like to advise planting some herbs for yourself to enjoy and some to offer the pollinators. Once the butterflies scout these out in...
Pests
Winter Lawn Care for Warm Season Turf in San Antonio, Texas
Lawn care might not be the top thing on your mind, but there are still a few things you should think about when it comes to your turf during winter. Lawn Care Tasks for Winter While warm weather lawns are currently dormant, it’s a good time to assess any damage...
Indoor Seed Starting Starts Now!
It's winter in San Antonio, and while most folks are bundled up watching reruns of their favorite TV shows, you're embarking on a gardening adventure right in your own home. Our gardening seasons are relatively short, so getting a jump on starting seeds indoors offers...
What’s the Best Garden Gift Ever? Planning!
The holiday season is upon us, and what better gift to give yourself than the promise of a thriving garden in the coming year? For all the passionate gardeners in San Antonio, the key to a successful gardening season lies in meticulous planning and preparation. By...
What Happens to Plants During a Freeze
When a freeze occurs, the cells within a plant undergo a series of changes that can be quite damaging. As temperatures drop, the water inside the plant cells begins to freeze. This process causes ice crystals to form, which can puncture or rupture the cell walls,...
Ahh, the smell of …..rotten flowers? Why good water goes bad!
The holidays often bring gifts of fresh cut evergreens and holiday flowers displayed in awe-inspiring arrangements. They can fill a room with the scent of fresh pine, or sweet rose and...wait, what's that rotten smell? Suddenly it’s not the aroma of holiday cheer that...
Collecting Seeds from Warm Weather Plants in Winter
Collecting seeds during the winter months can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to prepare for your spring garden. Winter is beating a the door, so it’s the perfect time to collect seeds from some of those cold and frost sensitive plants. Whether you're a seasoned...
Native Texas Edible Plants (list)
Hey there, fellow native plant enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Texas plants that not only add beauty to your yard but also offer delicious fruits and berries. These native, edible treasures are perfect for homeowners who want to grow their...
Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen Plants to Celebrate, well, Green!
The hue Kermit laments it’s not easy being, the color of cold hard cash, and spring’s earliest sign arriving in the form of new growth; we celebrate green today. This is a challenging color to pinpoint, as many plants showcase this vibrant hue. Today, we are...
3 Native Groundcover or Low Growing Perennial Options
Incorporating easy, low-maintenance groundcovers or low-lying perennials into your landscape can be a game-changer when it comes to conserving water and reducing upkeep. When they are native Texas plants, you also increase your shot at success! Whether you are looking...
