by Happy Gardener | May 9, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, News & Events
Most people know to look for perennial plants that are cold hardy in their region, but here in Texas it’s about as important to look for perennial plants that can withstand our Texas heat. If you’ve ever planted something in spring just to watch it wither and die...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 26, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Butterflies, Edibles, Herbs, News & Events, Pollinators
My goal today is to share one of my favorite herbs to as many people as I can because I want everyone to get to enjoy this amazing plant. There are so many things to love about Mexican Mint Marigold, you may be making plans to hit Rainbow Gardens sooner than you...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 18, 2021 | Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Summer Garden
Is there a picture that pops into your mind when you hear the word “xeriscape”? I know that when I first envisioned what this word meant, I pictured sparse, twiggy plants, with little to no color, sticking up out of dry dusty soil. Maybe an occasional green cactus...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 4, 2021 | Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), also called Cenizo, just happens to be one of our favorite native shrubs, so today is a celebration of this profuse blooming, ‘rain prediciting’, Texas hardy plant. Before I knew anything about the nursery business, I...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 23, 2021 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Summer Garden
When summer arrives in San Antonio, Yellow Bells show off while many of our blooming plants are shutting down. Many plants just can’t handle the high temperatures we face June – August. However, today we are celebrating a plant that can. The...
