by Happy Gardener | Apr 14, 2026 | Butterflies, hummingbirds, Pollinators
There’s something magical about stepping into the garden and seeing butterflies fluttering through the lantana, bees humming around the salvias, and hummingbirds zipping from bloom to bloom. But if you really want a pollinator garden that feels alive—not just...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 30, 2025 | Birds, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
While birds enjoy visiting bird feeders throughout the year, winter is one of the most important times to offer supplemental food. Cold temperatures make it harder for birds to maintain the calories they need to stay warm and active. Although there are many...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 9, 2025 | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Even though the garden looks quiet this time of year, there are countless pollinators in winter tucked away under leaves, inside hollow stems, and beneath the soil surface. Bees, butterflies, moths, ladybugs, and many other beneficial insects depend on safe hiding...
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, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 23, 2025 | Butterflies, Ornamental Shrubs, Pollinators, Trees & Shrubs
Are you ready to transform your Texas garden into a butterfly paradise? Look no further than the buddleia davidii, also known as the butterfly bush! This vibrant, easy-to-grow shrub is a favorite among pollinators and gardeners alike. And the best part? There are now...
