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Growing Asiatic Lilies in San Antonio, Texas: Big, Bold Blooms.

by Happy Gardener | 04/01/2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Flower Bulbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a flower that brings big, vibrant color with very little fuss, Asiatic lilies are one of the best bulbs to grow in San Antonio gardens. Their upright blooms come in shades of orange, yellow, red, pink, and white, and they add instant impact to...

Clematis: Add Vertical Color and Elegance with Perennial Vines

by Happy Gardener | 03/25/2026 | Vines | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a flowering vine that feels a little more refined than your typical climber, clematis is a standout. With its large, showy blooms and twining habit, clematis adds vertical interest, softens structures, and creates that “garden magazine”...

Lady Banksia Rose: A Waterfall of Blooms

by Happy Gardener | 03/24/2026 | Roses, Spring Garden | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact climbing rose, the lady banksia rose might just be your dream plant. Known for its vigorous growth, thornless canes, and breathtaking spring blooms, this heirloom rose can transform fences, arbors, and even entire...

A Few Favorite Flowering Vines for San Antonio, Texas

by Happy Gardener | 03/17/2026 | Vines | 0 Comments

If you’re looking to cover a fence, soften a wall, or add vertical color to your garden, you can’t go wrong with flowering vines. And here in San Antonio, Texas, a few standout choices consistently perform beautifully: Carolina Jessamine, Coral Honeysuckle, and...

Tropical Hibiscus in San Antonio: Grow Bold, Beautiful Blooms

by Happy Gardener | 03/17/2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Tropical Plants | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever wanted your garden to feel a little more like a vacation, tropical hibiscus is the plant that gets you there. With big, bold blooms and glossy green leaves, it brings instant color and that unmistakable tropical feel to patios, porches, and garden beds....

Growing Summer Squash and Zucchini in San Antonio, Texas

by Happy Gardener | 03/12/2026 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Vegetables | 0 Comments

We are fortunate to be able to grow summer squash and zucchini two times a year here in San Antonio. When you get the growing conditions right, these are some of the most prolific vegetables we can grow in spring and fall. Today we explain those growing conditions and...

5 Gorgeous Spring-Flowering Trees for San Antonio Gardens

by Happy Gardener | 02/17/2026 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Trees & Shrubs | 0 Comments

Gorgeous Trees That Say Goodbye Winter and Welcome Spring When it comes to spring-flowering trees in San Antonio, nothing announces the changing seasons quite like fresh blooms popping against a winter landscape. From the sweet fragrance of Texas Mountain Laurels to...

7 Tomato Disease Resistant Codes Explained

by Happy Gardener | 02/04/2026 | Edibles, Vegetables | 0 Comments

When shopping for tomato varieties, you’ll often see a string of letters after the name—something like VFNTA. That’s not alphabet soup; it’s a roadmap to fewer plant problems. These letters are tomato disease resistant codes, and they tell you which diseases a tomato...

Pruning After a Freeze: What to Prune, Why & How

by Happy Gardener | 01/27/2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 2 Comments

Ah yes—San Antonio winter weather. One day it’s 75°, the next day your elephant ears look like green Jell-O. After a freeze, it’s very tempting to grab the pruners and go full Edward Scissorhands. But when it comes to pruning after a freeze, timing and plant type...

Comparing Soil Amendments: Choose the Right One for Your Garden

by Happy Gardener | 01/22/2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building | 0 Comments

Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden—but not all soils start out ideal. Clay-heavy beds, sandy soils, compacted ground, or lifeless potting mixes each need different fixes. That’s where soil amendments come in. They can offer better soil drainage,...

Start Smart: Build Better Soil for Gardening Success

by Happy Gardener | 01/15/2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, right now is the perfect time to build better soil for your vegetable garden (and flower garden). Whether you’re brand new to gardening or have been growing veggies for years, one thing never changes: 👉 Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy...

Germination & Seedlings: 7 Steps for Seed Starting Success

by Happy Gardener | 01/12/2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

Starting seeds indoors is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening—but it’s also where small mistakes can lead to big frustrations. Follow these simple, proven germination steps to give your seedlings the best possible start. Make sure you go back and read our...

🌿A Gardening Resolution Plan for a Better Year in the Garden

by Happy Gardener | 01/08/2026 | News & Events, Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

A new year is the perfect time to build better garden habits. A gardening resolution plan can lead to healthier plants, fewer problems, and more success all season long. 1. Read Product Labels Every Time Labels matter. Take a moment to read what the product treats,...

Seed Starting Soil: A Winter Guide for Healthy Seedlings

by Happy Gardener | 01/03/2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments | 0 Comments

Starting seeds indoors during winter is one of the most rewarding ways to get a jump on the growing season—but success starts below the surface. Choosing or building the right seed starting soil is one of the most important steps for strong germination and healthy...

Feeding Birds in Winter: A Guide to Bird Feeders

by Happy Gardener | 12/30/2025 | Birds, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

While birds enjoy visiting bird feeders throughout the year, winter is one of the most important times to offer supplemental food. Cold temperatures make it harder for birds to maintain the calories they need to stay warm and active. Although there are many...

Gifts for Gardeners: Simple is Appreciated More Than You Know

by Happy Gardener | 12/18/2025 | Mulch, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Tis the Season of thoughtful gift giving. Do those word stress you out? if you have a gardener in your life, I'm here today to make the stress of buying "the right" gifts really easy for you. Really. I'm giving you a list of things that, although not glamorous, will...

Seed Germination Factors You Need to Know

by Happy Gardener | 12/16/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

Successful seed starting depends on a few essential seed germination factors. While every plant is a little different, most seeds rely on the same three basics to sprout: Light Temperature Water If even one of these factors is off, germination can be delayed—or not...

Pollinators in Winter: Simple Tools to Help Protect Them

by Happy Gardener | 12/09/2025 | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Even though the garden looks quiet this time of year, there are countless pollinators in winter tucked away under leaves, inside hollow stems, and beneath the soil surface. Bees, butterflies, moths, ladybugs, and many other beneficial insects depend on safe hiding...

The Texas Two Step: Planting Products Made for Success

by Happy Gardener | 12/08/2025 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments | 0 Comments

Successful planting starts long before leaves appear or blooms show off—it begins underground. For Texas gardeners, building healthy soil and inoculating roots at planting time can make the difference between a plant that merely survives and a plant that thrives. Two...

Winter is Time to Plan for a Better Spring Garden Season

by Happy Gardener | 12/04/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

When colder weather settles in for a long rest, many gardeners do the same. But winter isn’t just a time for rest—it’s the perfect time for reflection, and planning, so you'll be prepared next year to have an even more successful spring garden season. Taking time now...

Growing Asiatic Lilies in San Antonio, Texas: Big, Bold Blooms.

Growing Asiatic Lilies in San Antonio, Texas: Big, Bold Blooms.

If you’re looking for a flower that brings big, vibrant color with very little fuss, Asiatic lilies are one of the best bulbs to grow in San Antonio gardens. Their upright blooms come in shades of orange, yellow, red, pink, and white, and they add instant impact to...

Clematis: Add Vertical Color and Elegance with Perennial Vines

Clematis: Add Vertical Color and Elegance with Perennial Vines

If you’re looking for a flowering vine that feels a little more refined than your typical climber, clematis is a standout. With its large, showy blooms and twining habit, clematis adds vertical interest, softens structures, and creates that “garden magazine”...

Lady Banksia Rose: A Waterfall of Blooms

Lady Banksia Rose: A Waterfall of Blooms

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact climbing rose, the lady banksia rose might just be your dream plant. Known for its vigorous growth, thornless canes, and breathtaking spring blooms, this heirloom rose can transform fences, arbors, and even entire...

A Few Favorite Flowering Vines for San Antonio, Texas

A Few Favorite Flowering Vines for San Antonio, Texas

If you’re looking to cover a fence, soften a wall, or add vertical color to your garden, you can’t go wrong with flowering vines. And here in San Antonio, Texas, a few standout choices consistently perform beautifully: Carolina Jessamine, Coral Honeysuckle, and...

Tropical Hibiscus in San Antonio: Grow Bold, Beautiful Blooms

Tropical Hibiscus in San Antonio: Grow Bold, Beautiful Blooms

If you’ve ever wanted your garden to feel a little more like a vacation, tropical hibiscus is the plant that gets you there. With big, bold blooms and glossy green leaves, it brings instant color and that unmistakable tropical feel to patios, porches, and garden beds....

Growing Summer Squash and Zucchini in San Antonio, Texas

Growing Summer Squash and Zucchini in San Antonio, Texas

We are fortunate to be able to grow summer squash and zucchini two times a year here in San Antonio. When you get the growing conditions right, these are some of the most prolific vegetables we can grow in spring and fall. Today we explain those growing conditions and...

5 Gorgeous Spring-Flowering Trees for San Antonio Gardens

5 Gorgeous Spring-Flowering Trees for San Antonio Gardens

Gorgeous Trees That Say Goodbye Winter and Welcome Spring When it comes to spring-flowering trees in San Antonio, nothing announces the changing seasons quite like fresh blooms popping against a winter landscape. From the sweet fragrance of Texas Mountain Laurels to...

7 Tomato Disease Resistant Codes Explained

7 Tomato Disease Resistant Codes Explained

When shopping for tomato varieties, you’ll often see a string of letters after the name—something like VFNTA. That’s not alphabet soup; it’s a roadmap to fewer plant problems. These letters are tomato disease resistant codes, and they tell you which diseases a tomato...

Pruning After a Freeze: What to Prune, Why & How

Pruning After a Freeze: What to Prune, Why & How

Ah yes—San Antonio winter weather. One day it’s 75°, the next day your elephant ears look like green Jell-O. After a freeze, it’s very tempting to grab the pruners and go full Edward Scissorhands. But when it comes to pruning after a freeze, timing and plant type...

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