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Houseplants: Winter Care Tips

When winter comes along and we head indoors more often than outdoors, our houseplants provide us solace when we are yearning to be working in our gardens. While our attention is turned to our houseplants, we must be careful not to heap too much attention on them...

Winter Plant Protection: Indoor Winter Care

When cool nights start signaling the approach of winter, many San Antonio gardeners begin the annual ritual of bringing tender plants indoors. But before you shuffle those pots inside, there’s a crucial step that often gets overlooked: treating plants for pests before...

Poinsettia Care: Watering Tips – Ditch the Ice Cubes.

Using ice cubes to water poinsettias has become a trendy “hack,” but it’s actually not helpful and can even be harmful to the plant. Poinsettia care really starts with watering correctly. It can be the difference between a gorgeous holiday plant that thrives or one...

Growing Reblooming Bearded Iris in San Antonio: Care Guide

Bearded iris are some of the most iconic spring bloomers in Texas gardens. Their ruffled petals, bold colors, and dependable performance make them a favorite for creating showstopping beds with minimal maintenance. For gardeners interested in extended color,...

Planting Onions in San Antonio Texas: Nov.- Dec. is Prime Time.

It's time to start planting onions here in the San Antonio area and you're in the right place for some great tips. Onions are one of the most satisfying and versatile vegetables to grow. When done right, you can enjoy crisp green onions early in the season or...

Planting Spring Wildflowers in San Antonio, Texas: An Easy Guide.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a yard bursting with bluebonnets, Indian blanket, and cheerful coreopsis, you can have it! Planting spring wildflowers in San Antonio, Texas is easier than you might think. The trick is getting the timing right, understanding how wildflowers...

Stock Flowers in San Antonio: A Fragrant Winter–Spring Favorite

Stock flowers (Matthiola incana) are a rewarding cool-season annuals for San Antonio gardeners. Known for their delightful cinnamon-and-clove fragrance, upright stems, and full, ruffled blooms, stock offers a nostalgic charm that instantly elevates winter and...

Forsythia Sage: Yellow Salvia Brings a Pop of Sunshine to Gardens

If you’re looking to add height, movement, and brilliant fall color to your landscape, forsythia sage (Salvia madrensis) is a unique and great choice for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Known for its tall, architectural form and soft, vibrant, yellow flower spikes,...

Growing Amaryllis in Texas Two Ways: Holiday Color/Spring Blooms

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is one of the easiest flowering bulbs to grow — and in Texas, you can enjoy it two ways: Forced indoors in fall for dazzling holiday blooms around Christmas. Planted outdoors in fall or winter for spring blooms, often right around Easter....

Dividing Perennials in Fall in San Antonio for Healthier Plants

In the warm climate of the San Antonio, Texas region, the cooler air and still-warm soils create a prime window for dividing perennials in fall. After the worst of summer heat, plants can focus energy on root re-establishment rather than full-throttle growth or bloom....

Discover the Beauty of Coral Vine in San Antonio

If you’re looking to add late-season color and pollinator appeal to your garden in the San Antonio area, look no further than the stunning Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as coral vine (also “Queen’s Wreath” or “Queen’s Crown Vine”). In this blog we’ll dive into...

Growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster in San Antonio

If you’re looking for a beautiful, drought-tough, pollinator-magnet shrub that thrives in the heat of South Texas, growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster might be your next favorite discovery! This semi-evergreen, compact shrub is a standout choice for San Antonio...

Texas Fall Aster: A Texas SuperStar® for San Antonio Gardens

As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...

Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap: A Hummingbird Magnet for San Antonio

If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...

Fall Marigolds: Pollinators, Culture and Blooming Beauty.

As the long, hot San Antonio summer begins to ease, fall offers a golden opportunity for gardeners. One of the most cheerful and useful plants you can plant in autumn is the marigold. Planting fall marigolds in San Antonio isn’t just about color—it’s about timing,...

Growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) in San Antonio

If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...

Planting Fall Snapdragons in San Antonio

If you’re looking to add bold color and pollinator-friendly flowers to your fall garden, planting fall snapdragons is one of the best choices for San Antonio and south central Texas. These cheerful, spiky-bloomed flowers are tough enough for our region’s climate, yet...

Why You Need Weed Pre Emergent Fall and Spring in San Antonio

Keeping a lawn healthy in San Antonio means staying ahead of weeds before they take over. One of the best tools you can use is a weed pre emergent. This type of product stops new weeds from sprouting, giving your grass and landscape plants the best chance to thrive....

Benefits of Planting Ornamental Grass for Water Infiltration

Ornamental grasses are more than just attractive, they also help water soak into the soil more effectively. Here’s a quick look at how planting ornamental grass in your landscape can make a big difference. Planting Ornamental Grass for Improved Water Absorption Root...

Planting and Growing Soft-Leaf Yucca in San Antonio, Texas

Soft-leaf yucca (Yucca recurvifolia) is an excellent choice for gardeners in San Antonio, Texas. You get to enjoy the striking structure and form of yucca without any poky parts. Let’s explore what you need to know about planting and nurturing this unique plant in...

Dividing Perennials in Fall in San Antonio for Healthier Plants

Dividing Perennials in Fall in San Antonio for Healthier Plants

In the warm climate of the San Antonio, Texas region, the cooler air and still-warm soils create a prime window for dividing perennials in fall. After the worst of summer heat, plants can focus energy on root re-establishment rather than full-throttle growth or bloom....

Discover the Beauty of Coral Vine in San Antonio

Discover the Beauty of Coral Vine in San Antonio

If you’re looking to add late-season color and pollinator appeal to your garden in the San Antonio area, look no further than the stunning Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as coral vine (also “Queen’s Wreath” or “Queen’s Crown Vine”). In this blog we’ll dive into...

Growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster in San Antonio

Growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster in San Antonio

If you’re looking for a beautiful, drought-tough, pollinator-magnet shrub that thrives in the heat of South Texas, growing Mexicali Rose Fairy Duster might be your next favorite discovery! This semi-evergreen, compact shrub is a standout choice for San Antonio...

Texas Fall Aster: A Texas SuperStar® for San Antonio Gardens

Texas Fall Aster: A Texas SuperStar® for San Antonio Gardens

As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...

Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap: A Hummingbird Magnet for San Antonio

Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap: A Hummingbird Magnet for San Antonio

If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...

Fall Marigolds: Pollinators, Culture and Blooming Beauty.

Fall Marigolds: Pollinators, Culture and Blooming Beauty.

As the long, hot San Antonio summer begins to ease, fall offers a golden opportunity for gardeners. One of the most cheerful and useful plants you can plant in autumn is the marigold. Planting fall marigolds in San Antonio isn’t just about color—it’s about timing,...

Growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) in San Antonio

Growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) in San Antonio

If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...

Planting Fall Snapdragons in San Antonio

Planting Fall Snapdragons in San Antonio

If you’re looking to add bold color and pollinator-friendly flowers to your fall garden, planting fall snapdragons is one of the best choices for San Antonio and south central Texas. These cheerful, spiky-bloomed flowers are tough enough for our region’s climate, yet...

Why You Need Weed Pre Emergent Fall and Spring in San Antonio

Why You Need Weed Pre Emergent Fall and Spring in San Antonio

Keeping a lawn healthy in San Antonio means staying ahead of weeds before they take over. One of the best tools you can use is a weed pre emergent. This type of product stops new weeds from sprouting, giving your grass and landscape plants the best chance to thrive....

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