by Happy Gardener | May 23, 2024 | Edibles, Flowering Trees, Fruit trees, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Trees & Shrubs
Escarpment Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) trees can be a beautiful, native, addition to any landscape in San Antonio, Texas. These deciduous trees develop glossy, green leaves and delicate white flowers in the spring, and small dark cherries that birds love to feast...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 5, 2024 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, 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 | Fall Garden, Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Shade Trees, Trees & Shrubs
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...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 5, 2023 | Edibles, Fruit trees, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Trees & Shrubs
Did you know that winter is the best time to plant hardy fruit trees? Planting from mid Dec through February, when fruit trees are dormant, is less stressful for trees and helps to reduce transplant shock. This time period also gives roots the time it needs to develop...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 30, 2023 | Flowering Trees, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Shade Trees, Trees & Shrubs
Need a tree this fall? How about trying a native variety? Here’s a list of some of our favorite native trees for San Antonio, Texas. Fall is the best time to plant your trees and let their roots develop into a strong, sturdy system through winter. It’s our hot, San...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 28, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
There is no doubt that spring can make us ga-ga over gardening. The first warm weather that hits has most of us running to the nursery to load up with blooms to color our world. But do you know that fall is the BEST time to plant for health and longevity of your...
