by Happy Gardener | Aug 20, 2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
When temperatures stay in the upper 90s and 100s, plants can struggle even when they’re considered “full sun” or drought tolerant. We are all feeling the heat about now, right? The goal during extreme heat is often not to push new growth or blooms; it’s to reduce...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 29, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Hardy Hibiscus vs. Bougainvillea in San Antonio, Texas If you love the lush, colorful look of tropical gardens but don’t want to replant every spring, you’re in luck. Two plants that bring bold, tropical beauty to San Antonio landscapes are Hardy Hibiscus...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 8, 2026 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden
There’s nothing quite like slicing open a homegrown watermelon on a hot San Antonio summer day. Sweet, refreshing, and absolutely worth the garden space, watermelon is one of the most rewarding warm-season crops you can grow. When it comes to growing watermelon...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 6, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden
If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in San Antonio’s heat and keeps blooming for months, gaura is one of the best additions you can make to your garden. Also known as beeblossom or whirling butterflies, gaura produces delicate white or pink flowers that seem to...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 1, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden
If you’re looking for a flower that brings big, vibrant color with very little fuss, Asiatic lilies are one of the best bulbs to grow in San Antonio gardens. Their upright blooms come in shades of orange, yellow, red, pink, and white, and they add instant impact to...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 17, 2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Tropical Plants
If you’ve ever wanted your garden to feel a little more like a vacation, tropical hibiscus is the plant that gets you there. With big, bold blooms and glossy green leaves, it brings instant color and that unmistakable tropical feel to patios, porches, and garden beds....
