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

by Happy Gardener | 10/09/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers | 0 Comments

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

by Happy Gardener | 10/09/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials | 6 Comments

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...

Growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) in San Antonio

by Happy Gardener | 09/15/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Texas Perennials | 0 Comments

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

by Happy Gardener | 09/10/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals | 0 Comments

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

by Happy Gardener | 09/03/2025 | Turf & Lawn | 2 Comments

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....