by Happy Gardener | Oct 1, 2024 | Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
When spring arrives, the thought of wildflowers and blooming beauties like purple coneflowers fill the dreamful eyes of many gardeners. They have the urge to load up baskets with packets of seeds and can’t wait to start planting. But more often than not, wildflowers...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 5, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinators
If you’re looking to add a splash of vibrant color to your fall garden in San Antonio, Texas, look no further than calendula! Known for its cheerful, daisy-like blooms, calendula is not only a feast for the eyes but also a versatile and beneficial addition to...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 22, 2024 | Pollinators
Welcome to the vibrant world of the Butterfly Peavine, a stunning addition to any garden, especially in the warm temperatures of San Antonio, Texas. This versatile plant not only adds a splash of mesmerizing blue to your garden but also offers a host of benefits, from...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2024 | News & Events, Pests & Diseases, Pollinators
Today is Earth Day, and with May being right around the corner, I felt the need to write about the delicate balance of controlling garden pests and protecting our local wildlife and essential pollinators. May is generally the month that pest activity begins to...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 21, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinators
If you are looking for a heat loving plant tough enough to handle our San Antonio summer temperatures that offers copious amounts of flowers for the pollinators to enjoy, you might want to take a look at agastache (“ah-GAH-stah-kee”). 10 Quick Characteristics...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 26, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Butterflies, Fall Garden, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
Fall is the most active time for all butterflies in our city. This is one of the reasons it is important to stay on task with your timing for preparing your landscape to be a nectar haven for these hungry pollinators. Taking action now, will ensure that you have...
