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 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, 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, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, 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...
by Happy Gardener | May 29, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Laura Bush petunias might just be the answer for those of you who have tried growing other petunias through the heat of our San Antonio summers, only to watch them practically melt in front of your eyes. Laura Bush petunias keep pumping out their blooms even when the...
by Happy Gardener | May 3, 2023 | Spring Garden, Summer Garden
This week is all about good gardening ideas to have you ( or at least your gardens) sitting pretty when spring tapers off and summer moves in. Let’s take a look at a few helpful May gardening tips. Use May to Plan for Summer in the Garden May is a good time to...
