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...
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...
