by Happy Gardener | Jun 15, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
When looking for a vibrant summer display for our garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets, many of us here in San Antonio look forward to planting vinca, a.k.a. periwinkle. It’s important to know that there are other vinca plants out there. We are talking...
by Happy Gardener | May 29, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Laura Bush petunias might just be the answer for those of you who have tried growing other petunias through the heat of our San Antonio summers, only to watch them practically melt in front of your eyes. Laura Bush petunias keep pumping out their blooms even when the...
by Happy Gardener | May 31, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Summer Annuals
The lifecycle of annuals is generally completed in one season. They develop from seed, flower, die, and then need to be planted again each season either by seed or transplant. While they may not last long, there is no easier way to color your world than adding annuals...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 15, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Summer Annuals
To create a great mixed container display, we suggest incorporating a variety of plants with different heights and growth habits for stunning visual appeal. We often call these container arrangements a “thriller, spiller, filler combo”. Today we’ll take a look at some...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 14, 2021 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden, Texas Perennials
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,...
