by Happy Gardener | Jan 23, 2021 | Flowering Trees, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
One sure sign that spring and warmer weather are on the way in San Antonio is when the magenta buds of Texas redbuds pop open. One day you are looking at what looks like a bare tree, and the next day there is an explosion of color that could rival any Technicolor hue...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 19, 2021 | Flowering Trees, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
The fragrance that permeates the air when Texas Mountain Laurels are in bloom is instantly recognizable. Imagine you are taking a walk late February/early March. Childhood memories flood your mind as the scent of grape Kool-Aid wafts by your nose. You follow your nose...
by Rainbow Gardens | Mar 3, 2015 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Trees & Shrubs
Spring brings about flowers with colors as vivid as though they jumped right out of Dr. Seuss’s book, The Lorax. It will bring the unfurling of leaves that look as though they are stretching their arms from a restful nap, and the warm breeze that carries along...
