by Happy Gardener | Oct 28, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Looking for a plant that’s a little quirky, full of personality, and a favorite among pollinators? Meet Batface Cuphea (Cuphea llavea). With flowers that look like adorable, tiny bat faces, this unique perennial is sure to turn heads in your garden! Native to...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 28, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Looking for a little color to brighten up your garden during the cooler months? Dianthus is a fantastic choice for fall and winter gardening in San Antonio, Texas. With its cheerful blooms, impressive cold tolerance, and easy-care, it’s a great way to keep your...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 29, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
Have you ever planted the same plant in two different places in your yard only to have one thrive while the other struggles? It may not be the plant. It may be that you have different microclimates within your landscape and you plant is just in the wrong spot. Even a...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 6, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials
Saffron may be one of the world’s most expensive spices, but you can grow it right here in San Antonio. Produced from the brilliant crimson stigmas of the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus), this unique fall-blooming bulb (technically called a corm) rewards...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 6, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinator Perennials
If you’re looking for a tough, long-blooming perennial that thrives in the Texas heat while attracting pollinators, Scutellaria spp. deserves a spot in your landscape. These charming well-adapted perennials produce a steady display of colorful blooms from late...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 5, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials
Are you lacking color on your hardy hibiscus or bougainvillea? Are you worried your hardy hibiscus or bougainvillea won’t make it through the winter? Let’s do a little trouble shooting and see if we caneliminate those worries and get you back to the beautiful blooms...
