by Happy Gardener | Nov 7, 2024 | Trees & Shrubs
The hue Kermit laments it’s not easy being, the color of cold hard cash, and spring’s earliest sign arriving in the form of new growth; we celebrate green today. This is a challenging color to pinpoint, as many plants showcase this vibrant hue. Today, we are...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 31, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
The bold hue of a royal robe, a bountiful bunch of ripe grapes, the color of mountains majesty above the fruited plane, today we’re celebrating purple. For our second-to-last blog in our “Plant a Rainbow Garden” series, this week we are highlighting...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 9, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
While shade gardens, for the most part have less problems than sunny gardens, you still may find yourself dealing with a few inconveniences. Let’s take a look at a few common issues gardeners deal with when trying to establish new plants in these “sun shy”...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 26, 2024 | Trees & Shrubs
Most of us notice that crape myrtles burst into blooms during the summertime here in San Antonio. It’s no wonder that these gorgeous specimens are the official state shrub of Texas (yes, they can be trees too). Clusters of cotton-candy pink, vibrant-fuchsia,...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 5, 2024 | News & Events, Trees & Shrubs
Crape Myrtles are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. To ensure they grow to their full potential, it’s essential to prune them the correct way. Here are some tips to help you properly prune your Crape Myrtles and maintain their health and beauty....
by Happy Gardener | Dec 29, 2023 | Trees & Shrubs, Winter Garden
If trees are something you are thinking about planting in your landscape for the new year, don’t delay. While fall is the best time to plant, winter and early spring (really early spring) are runners up. Although the cold weather will shut down the growth of the tops...
