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,...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 29, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is one of the easiest flowering bulbs to grow — and in Texas, you can enjoy it two ways: Forced indoors in fall for dazzling holiday blooms around Christmas. Planted outdoors in fall or winter for spring blooms, often right around Easter....
by Happy Gardener | Oct 29, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
In the warm climate of the San Antonio, Texas region, the cooler air and still-warm soils create a prime window for dividing perennials in fall. After the worst of summer heat, plants can focus energy on root re-establishment rather than full-throttle growth or bloom....
by Happy Gardener | Oct 23, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
If you’re looking to add late-season color and pollinator appeal to your garden in the San Antonio area, look no further than the stunning Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as coral vine (also “Queen’s Wreath” or “Queen’s Crown Vine”). In this blog we’ll dive into...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
As the long, hot San Antonio summer begins to ease, fall offers a golden opportunity for gardeners. One of the most cheerful and useful plants you can plant in autumn is the marigold. Planting fall marigolds in San Antonio isn’t just about color—it’s about timing,...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...
