Garden Planning
Baby Yoda Texas Sage & Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster: Xeric Stars
Here in San Antonio, we are always looking for plants that can muscle their way through the extreme temperatures of our blazing summers and still look great while doing it. We've been impressed with the performance of two newcomers to this game over the past couple of...
Battle of the Flowers: Hibiscus vs. Bougainvillea
Welcome to the main event! In one corner, we’ve got the bold, tropical showstopper—hibiscus. Big blooms, glossy leaves, and undeniable “vacation vibes.”And in the opposite corner, the sun-loving, drought-tough contender—bougainvillea. Bright, papery color and a...
Why Native Plants Make Sense in San Antonio: 4 Great Options
There’s something special about planting a garden that feels right at home in South Texas. Native plants have spent generations adapting to our heat, our unpredictable rainfall, our stretches of drought, and even those occasional cold snaps that surprise us in winter....
Pollinator Habitats: Why You Need Both Host and Nectar Plants
There’s something magical about stepping into the garden and seeing butterflies fluttering through the lantana, bees humming around the salvias, and hummingbirds zipping from bloom to bloom. But if you really want a pollinator garden that feels alive—not just...
Growing Watermelon in San Antonio, TX: Tips for a Sweet Harvest.
There’s nothing quite like slicing open a homegrown watermelon on a hot San Antonio summer day. Sweet, refreshing, and absolutely worth the garden space, watermelon is one of the most rewarding warm-season crops you can grow. When it comes to growing watermelon...
Growing Gaura in Texas: Heat-Loving Bloomer Long-Lasting Color
If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in San Antonio’s heat and keeps blooming for months, gaura is one of the best additions you can make to your garden. Also known as beeblossom or whirling butterflies, gaura produces delicate white or pink flowers that seem to...
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