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5 Gorgeous Spring-Flowering Trees for San Antonio Gardens

by Happy Gardener | 02/17/2026 | Flowering Trees, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Trees & Shrubs | 0 Comments

Gorgeous Trees That Say Goodbye Winter and Welcome Spring When it comes to spring-flowering trees in San Antonio, nothing announces the changing seasons quite like fresh blooms popping against a winter landscape. From the sweet fragrance of Texas Mountain Laurels to...

7 Tomato Disease Resistant Codes Explained

by Happy Gardener | 02/04/2026 | Edibles, Vegetables | 0 Comments

When shopping for tomato varieties, you’ll often see a string of letters after the name—something like VFNTA. That’s not alphabet soup; it’s a roadmap to fewer plant problems. These letters are tomato disease resistant codes, and they tell you which diseases a tomato...

Pruning After a Freeze: What to Prune, Why & How

by Happy Gardener | 01/27/2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden | 2 Comments

Ah yes—San Antonio winter weather. One day it’s 75°, the next day your elephant ears look like green Jell-O. After a freeze, it’s very tempting to grab the pruners and go full Edward Scissorhands. But when it comes to pruning after a freeze, timing and plant type...

Comparing Soil Amendments: Choose the Right One for Your Garden

by Happy Gardener | 01/22/2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building | 0 Comments

Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden—but not all soils start out ideal. Clay-heavy beds, sandy soils, compacted ground, or lifeless potting mixes each need different fixes. That’s where soil amendments come in. They can offer better soil drainage,...

Start Smart: Build Better Soil for Gardening Success

by Happy Gardener | 01/15/2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, right now is the perfect time to build better soil for your vegetable garden (and flower garden). Whether you’re brand new to gardening or have been growing veggies for years, one thing never changes: 👉 Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy...

Germination & Seedlings: 7 Steps for Seed Starting Success

by Happy Gardener | 01/12/2026 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

Starting seeds indoors is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening—but it’s also where small mistakes can lead to big frustrations. Follow these simple, proven germination steps to give your seedlings the best possible start. Make sure you go back and read our...