by Happy Gardener | Aug 13, 2026 | Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
Today is all about the American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). This eye-catching plant provides flowers for tiny pollinators, berries and shelter for wildlife, and spectacular late summer/early fall interest for us gardeners. But beyond that, it also has a...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 2, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that’s only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful...
by Happy Gardener | May 28, 2026 | Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
If you’re looking for a native plant that delivers unique beauty, pollinator power, and wildlife benefits all in one, button bush deserves a spot in your landscape. Native plants often get overlooked in favor of flashy ornamentals, but button bush proves that you...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 23, 2026 | Evergreen Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs, Xeriscape Solutions
Here in San Antonio, we are always looking for plants that can muscle their way through the extreme temperatures of our blazing summers and still look great while doing it. We’ve been impressed with the performance of two newcomers to this game over the past...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 16, 2026 | Native Perennials, Native Shrubs, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
There’s something special about planting a garden that feels right at home in South Texas. Native plants have spent generations adapting to our heat, our unpredictable rainfall, our stretches of drought, and even those occasional cold snaps that surprise us in winter....
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...
