by Happy Gardener | Oct 8, 2026 | Ornamental Shrubs, Pollinators, Trees & Shrubs
Looking for a plant that brings vibrant blooms and beautiful foliage to your garden when summer starts winding down? Little Volcano Lespedeza (Lespedeza thunbergii ‘Little Volcano’) is a beautiful ornamental shrub that puts on a spectacular show from late summer into...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 29, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
Have you ever planted the same plant in two different places in your yard only to have one thrive while the other struggles? It may not be the plant. It may be that you have different microclimates within your landscape and you plant is just in the wrong spot. Even a...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 23, 2026 | Ornamental Shrubs, Trees & Shrubs
Azaleas covered in vibrant spring flowers. Hydrangeas bursting with their own giant blooms in late spring and early summer. Camellias blooming through winter when much of the landscape is quiet. It’s easy to understand why gardeners fall in love with these...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 16, 2026 | Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
Follow us through a couple of seasons and you’ll most likely hear of one of our favorite native shrubs that brings pollinators in by the hordes. We’re talking about Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). White puffy spheres cover the plant from summer to...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 23, 2026 | Evergreen Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs, Xeriscape Solutions
Here in San Antonio, we are always looking for plants that can muscle their way through the extreme temperatures of our blazing summers and still look great while doing it. We’ve been impressed with the performance of two newcomers to this game over the past...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 17, 2026 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Gorgeous Trees That Say Goodbye Winter and Welcome Spring When it comes to spring-flowering trees in San Antonio, nothing announces the changing seasons quite like fresh blooms popping against a winter landscape. From the sweet fragrance of Texas Mountain Laurels to...
