by Happy Gardener | Dec 1, 2025 | Houseplants, Winter Garden
When winter comes along and we head indoors more often than outdoors, our houseplants provide us solace when we are yearning to be working in our gardens. While our attention is turned to our houseplants, we must be careful not to heap too much attention on them...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Houseplants
Today we have a wonderful treat for you. Orchid expert, Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, of the Alamo City Orchid Society, has graciously allowed us to pick his smart brain for answers to ten questions we commonly hear when customers are interested in getting started with...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 22, 2024 | Houseplants
Watering houseplants is a big topic around the garden nursery water cooler, but maybe a little more attention could be given allowing plants to dry out some. Hear me out, there is a method to my madness. While a perfect balance between watering your plants and letting...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 22, 2023 | Houseplants
How are you guys holding up this week? It’s been hot, man! These are the type of weeks that I get very tempted to look out the window at my plants and say, “You’re on your own.” Due to the strong desire to stay indoors, but still having a...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 1, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Houseplants
Bromeliads are beautiful tropical plants that can thrive in pots, but they do require proper care to stay healthy. While you scroll through some of these gorgeous pictures (arrangements made by Kevin Thomas), please also enjoy some tips on how to take care of...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 10, 2022 | Houseplants, News & Events
The color green symbolizes tranquility, peace, harmony. Can you envision it? The color, so closely intertwined with nature, implies new growth, fresh air, and vibrant health. Hopeful feelings rise as we search for any sign of the hue in our plants and turf when spring...
