by Happy Gardener | Aug 26, 2026 | Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
If you’re looking for a plant that can take the San Antonio heat, blazing sun, periods of drought, and still put on an impressive flower show, hesperaloe deserves a spot in your landscape. You may know hesperaloe best as red yucca, but despite its common name,...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
