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In Praise of Colorful Foliage Plants

by Happy Gardener | 07/16/2026 | Annuals & Perennials | 0 Comments

When most people think about adding color to the garden, they immediately picture flowers. But some of the most eye-catching plants don't rely on blooms at all. Instead, they steal the show with leaves painted in shades of burgundy, chartreuse, lime green, deep...

Growing Zinnias in Texas: Blooms from Spring Through Fall

by Happy Gardener | 07/16/2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinators, Summer Annuals | 0 Comments

If you're looking for one annual flower that delivers months of colorful blooms with very little fuss, it's hard to beat zinnias. These cheerful annuals thrive in the Texas heat, attract butterflies and other pollinators, make excellent cut flowers, and are one of the...

Companion Planting: 4 Plants that Naturally Repel Garden Pests

by Happy Gardener | 07/09/2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pests & Diseases | 0 Comments

Summer is here and the pests have arrived. If you've ever walked out to your vegetable garden only to find aphids covering your peppers, squash bugs attacking your zucchini, or caterpillars chewing holes through your cabbage, you're definitely not alone. The good...

Some of Our Favorite Xeriscape, Fall-Blooming Plants

by Happy Gardener | 07/02/2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions | 0 Comments

For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that's only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful...

Blue Salvia: Comparing Mysty, Mystical, and Mystic Spires

by Happy Gardener | 06/25/2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinator Perennials | 0 Comments

If you are a blue flower lover, today's blog is specifically for you! Today we are comparing 3 varieties of salvia that all perform wonderfully here in San Antonio, Texas. These gorgeous salvias all produce abundant blue blooms, beckon to the pollinators, and require...

How to Avoid Common Watering Problems with Houseplants

by Happy Gardener | 06/24/2026 | Houseplants, Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 2 Comments

If there's one thing that causes more houseplant problems than anything else, it's watering. When our gardening friends are struggling with houseplant issues, oftentimes we just have to figure out if they've been giving their plants too little water or too much. While...