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...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 13, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
Purchasing trees can be a great investment for your property, but it’s important to take care of them properly, and this means right from the very start, when you are purchasing your tree and when you are bringing it home. Research any shade or ornamental trees...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
Japanese Maples are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, but growing them in San Antonio, Texas can be more of a challenge. While they are more suited to be grown east of I-35 (where the climate is less arid than ours), Japanese Maples are so loved for...
