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Tips and tricks to help your garden flourish.

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...

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...

Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Care

by Happy Gardener | 12/03/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

Bringing home a fresh Christmas tree fills the house with fragrance and cheer—here are eight quick tips for how to keep it looking vibrant and safe all season long. 1. Make a Fresh Cut Before placing your tree in the stand, cut ½–1 inch off the bottom of the...

Houseplants: Winter Care Tips

by Happy Gardener | 12/01/2025 | Houseplants, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

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

by Happy Gardener | 11/25/2025 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

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.

by Happy Gardener | 11/24/2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 0 Comments

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...