Garden Planning
Growing Saffron in San Antonio, Texas: All You Need to Know
Saffron may be one of the world's most expensive spices, but you can grow it right here in San Antonio. Produced from the brilliant crimson stigmas of the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus), this unique fall-blooming bulb (technically called a corm) rewards gardeners...
Skullcap: A Long-Blooming, Dependable Perennial for San Antonio.
If you're looking for a tough, long-blooming perennial that thrives in the Texas heat while attracting pollinators, Scutellaria spp. deserves a spot in your landscape. These charming well-adapted perennials produce a steady display of colorful blooms from late spring...
Hardy Hibiscus and Bougainvillea: Easy Troubleshooting Tips
Are you lacking color on your hardy hibiscus or bougainvillea? Are you worried your hardy hibiscus or bougainvillea won’t make it through the winter? Let’s do a little trouble shooting and see if we caneliminate those worries and get you back to the beautiful blooms...
Two Hardy Perennials with a Tropical Vibe
Hardy Hibiscus vs. Bougainvillea in San Antonio, Texas If you love the lush, colorful look of tropical gardens but don't want to replant every spring, you're in luck. Two plants that bring bold, tropical beauty to San Antonio landscapes are Hardy Hibiscus and...
In Praise of Colorful Foliage Plants
When most people think about adding color to the garden, they immediately picture flowers. But some of the most eye-catching plants don't rely on blooms at all. Instead, they steal the show with leaves painted in shades of burgundy, chartreuse, lime green, deep...
Growing Zinnias in Texas: Blooms from Spring Through Fall
If you're looking for one annual flower that delivers months of colorful blooms with very little fuss, it's hard to beat zinnias. These cheerful annuals thrive in the Texas heat, attract butterflies and other pollinators, make excellent cut flowers, and are one of the...
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