by Happy Gardener | Nov 19, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Wildflower Mixes
If you’ve ever dreamed of a yard bursting with bluebonnets, Indian blanket, and cheerful coreopsis, you can have it! Planting spring wildflowers in San Antonio, Texas is easier than you might think. The trick is getting the timing right, understanding how wildflowers...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 13, 2025 | Butterflies, hummingbirds, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators, Xeriscape Solutions
If you’re looking for a beautiful, drought-tough, pollinator-magnet shrub that thrives in the heat of South Texas, growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster might be your next favorite discovery! This semi-evergreen, compact shrub is a standout choice for San Antonio...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 27, 2025 | Cactus & Succulents, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
Soft-leaf yucca (Yucca recurvifolia) is an excellent choice for gardeners in San Antonio, Texas. You get to enjoy the striking structure and form of yucca without any poky parts. Let’s explore what you need to know about planting and nurturing this unique plant in...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 18, 2025 | Cactus & Succulents, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
If you’re looking to enhance your garden with the stunning Hesperaloe parviflora, also called “false yucca”, and commonly known as “red yucca”, you’re in for a treat! This resilient plant thrives in San Antonio, Texas. We’ll highlight some basic growing...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 29, 2025 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
Right about now, Beautyberry shrubs are developing their signature clusters of magenta/purple berries that cluster along the stems in an ombre pattern. This is truly a remarkable sight and gives you a good idea where these deciduous shrubs got their names from. Today...
