by Happy Gardener | Jun 5, 2024 | Pests & Diseases, Summer Garden
The increase in heat with our summer temperatures can also result in an increase in pest activity in the garden. If you can prevent pests in the first place, you may not have to control them.. Plants that are stressed from lack of water and neglect are like a...
by Happy Gardener | May 30, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Why is it that we all get surprised when summer actually shows up right when school lets out? That’s when it’s suppose to start, right? But man, it sure seems like it is hot early this year. That’s why we’re starting our “Summer Success...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 10, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Not that I can do anything about it, but I am sorry this summer has been so brutal. Gardening is, I can’t believe I’m going to say this….not fun right now! We’ve reminded you to take care of yourself in the heat. We’ve offered up plants...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 18, 2023 | Summer Garden
I don’t really want to start this blog off by whining, but I will. Man do we need some rain! There are no secret tricks to offer right now to keep your garden and lawns surviving through the rest of the summer if we don’t get some rain soon. You will just need to make...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 15, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Summer Garden
When looking for a vibrant summer display for our garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets, many of us here in San Antonio look forward to planting vinca, a.k.a. periwinkle. It’s important to know that there are other vinca plants out there. We are talking...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 8, 2023 | News & Events, Summer Garden
I don’t want to be a complete downer, but I recently saw a ‘Texas Summer’ meme that rang true and I wanted to share it. It basically said, “Just a heads up to all you newbies out there, Texas is currently just preheating.” Temperatures...
