Garden Planning
Late Spring Planting Transitions for Summer in San Antonio, Texas
When it comes to gardening in San Antonio, Texas, the transition from late spring to early summer offers a unique opportunity to breathe life into your garden with a variety of vibrant plants. With the right plant choices in late spring, your garden can thrive even in...
Perennial Flowers: Agapanthus and Daylily, Reliable Bloomers.
Are you looking for a couple perennial plant options that offer eye-catching blooms, low maintenance, and an easy way to fill in some space in your garden beds? Today’s blog featuring perennial agapanthus and perennial daylilies just might be the answer to your...
Angelonia: A “Summer Snapdragon,” for San Antonio, Texas
If you're looking to add a splash of color with to your garden or container displays, consider growing Angelonia, affectionately known as the “summer snapdragon.” Here’s what you need to know to cultivate these delightful flowers in San Antonio. Basic Growing...
Growing Orchids for Beginners: An Expert Answers Top Questions
Today we have a wonderful treat for you. Orchid expert, Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, of the Alamo City Orchid Society, has graciously allowed us to pick his smart brain for answers to ten questions we commonly hear when customers are interested in getting started with...
Tropical Dipladenia in San Antonio, Texas: A Pollinator’s Delight
Are you ready to add a splash of vibrant color to your garden? Look no further than Dipladenia, a stunning plant that thrives in the sunny landscape of San Antonio, Texas! Most gardeners are more familiar with Mandevilla, a vining plant with tropical flowers...
Calylophus: Batches of Sunshine for San Antonio, Texas Gardens
Is sunshine yellow your color? If so, you might want to take a look at an under-utilized, low-growing perennial that also loves the sunshine and can take the heat of our San Antonio, Texas summers. I’m talking about Calylophus. Other names you may have heard...
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Caladiums: These colorful foliage plants thrive in warm temperatures. They can create a striking visual when planted in mass. Morning sun and afternoon shade is perfect for these beauties.
Pentas: Pentas push out big clusters of bold, beautiful blooms that the butterflies love to stop at. For best flowering, pentas need sunshine, but throught the hottest of our summer temps, late afternoon shade is appreciated.
Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima): This just may be summer's "IT" plant. Large blooms of fiery red, orange and yellow color with sit atop fern like foliage with this root-hardy perennial that shines in summer here in San Antonio. This one can take the full Texas sun.
Bougainvillea: These gorgeous vining plants look like they belong in a tropical oasis, but they can actually be root hardy here in San Antonio. Fertilize them Feb through September for best color show. Keep them slightly rootbound in pots, they love it.
Crape Myrtles: Our Crape Myrtle selection is outstanding! Summer is when most crape myrtles start putting out their blooms and it is a great time to come shop with your eyes to pick out the exact color you desire.
Basil: Basil is a warm weather lover and while you may know of Sweet Basil, commonly used in Italian dishes, do you realize how many varieties of basil are out there? Cinnamon, Purple Ruffles, Cardinal (featured pic: a favorite with the pollinators), Thai, Lemon, and the list goes on and on!
Hardy Hibiscus: Gorgeous hibiscus that are perennials? Yes, Please! These large bloomers produce new flowers each day, and lend to giving your landscpae or container gardens a tropical feel with a hardy plant that will come back each year. Look for variteies like "Midnight Marvel", "Luna" varieites, and "Texas Star".
Fungus Control: Fungus issues can get exacerbated by hot, humid weather and an influx of moisture. Lawn fungus like Brown Ptach and Leaf Spot are no longer just a fall problem. Powdery Mildew can affect many plants in the landscape. Come see us for the right formula for your needs.
Purslane and Portulaca: Hot weather loving annuals like purslane and portulaca are favorite selections for summer. These tough, sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants push our vibrantly hued blooms even through our hottest days. Great for borders, containers and hanging baskets.
Salvias: Tis the season of blooming salvias. You just can't go wrong when you include these tried and true options in your gardens. We have an astounding number of varieties to choose from that range in colors and sizes. Salvias bloom spring through fall, for multiple season interest.
Summer Perennial Color: Canna, Hardy Hibiscus, Pride of Barbados and more bring bright, vibrant color to the hot summer days. These colorful plants thrive in hot weather when many other perennials decline in blooms.
Water Plants/Pond Plants: Beautify your ponds and areas of your landscape without sufficient drainage. Water plants not only help create a gorgeous oasis, but they can actually help slow the growth of algae, and if you have fish in your pond, they help shade and protect them from predators. Learn more here and get list of our latest arrivals.
