by Happy Gardener | Nov 25, 2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
When cool nights start signaling the approach of winter, many San Antonio gardeners begin the annual ritual of bringing tender plants indoors. But before you shuffle those pots inside, there’s a crucial step that often gets overlooked: treating plants for pests before...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 24, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Using ice cubes to water poinsettias has become a trendy “hack,” but it’s actually not helpful and can even be harmful to the plant. Poinsettia care really starts with watering correctly. It can be the difference between a gorgeous holiday plant that thrives or one...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 20, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden
Bearded iris are some of the most iconic spring bloomers in Texas gardens. Their ruffled petals, bold colors, and dependable performance make them a favorite for creating showstopping beds with minimal maintenance. For gardeners interested in extended color,...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 20, 2025 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Vegetables, Winter Garden
It’s time to start planting onions here in the San Antonio area and you’re in the right place for some great tips. Onions are one of the most satisfying and versatile vegetables to grow. When done right, you can enjoy crisp green onions early in the season...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 13, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden
Stock flowers (Matthiola incana) are a rewarding cool-season annuals for San Antonio gardeners. Known for their delightful cinnamon-and-clove fragrance, upright stems, and full, ruffled blooms, stock offers a nostalgic charm that instantly elevates winter and...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 13, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
If you’re looking to add height, movement, and brilliant fall color to your landscape, forsythia sage (Salvia madrensis) is a unique and great choice for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Known for its tall, architectural form and soft, vibrant, yellow flower spikes,...
