by Happy Gardener | Jun 18, 2025 | Butterflies, hummingbirds, Pollinators
So, you want a garden buzzing with life? A vibrant haven where butterflies flutter, bees hum, and maybe even a hummingbird or two zip by? The secret lies in understanding what attracts pollinators to flowers! It’s not just about planting any pretty bloom;...
by Happy Gardener | May 7, 2025 | Butterflies, Ornamental Shrubs, Pollinators, Trees & Shrubs
Vitex, commonly known as the Chaste Tree or Texas Lilac, is a stunning sight to behold. When it is in full bloom, it shows off a profusion of vibrant, spiked flowers that transforms any landscape into a colorful oasis. In San Antonio, Texas, these beautiful flowers...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 26, 2022 | Butterflies, Fall Garden, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Fall is the most active time for all butterflies in our city. This is one of the reasons it is important to stay on task with your timing for preparing your landscape to be a nectar haven for these hungry pollinators. Taking action now, will ensure that you have...
by Happy Gardener | May 5, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Butterflies, Fall Color, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators
More and more people are learning about Duranta being an amazing pollinator plant for butterflies and hummingbirds and I couldn’t be more thrilled. If you’ve never heard of this plant, or seen it in action, you are in for a treat today. I’m taking...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 27, 2022 | Butterflies, News & Events, Pollinators
Today we are tooting the horn of pollinator expert, Laura Jarvis, of The Butterfly Landing, in blatant attempts to get you to come to our class! Whether you carve out a special patio garden at your apartment, or plant a plot in your landscape, the more pollinator...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 31, 2022 | Butterflies, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators, Wildflower Mixes
Pollinator season has begun and along with that comes the search for some amazing pollinator attracting plants to offer them nectar for energy and food sources for butterfly caterpillars. With that being said, Gayfeather, or Liatris, has been voted this year’s...
