by Happy Gardener | Dec 19, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
The holiday season is upon us, and what better gift to give yourself than the promise of a thriving garden in the coming year? For all the passionate gardeners in San Antonio, the key to a successful gardening season lies in meticulous planning and preparation. By...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 17, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
When a freeze occurs, the cells within a plant undergo a series of changes that can be quite damaging. As temperatures drop, the water inside the plant cells begins to freeze. This process causes ice crystals to form, which can puncture or rupture the cell walls,...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 12, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
The holidays often bring gifts of fresh cut evergreens and holiday flowers displayed in awe-inspiring arrangements. They can fill a room with the scent of fresh pine, or sweet rose and…wait, what’s that rotten smell? Suddenly it’s not the aroma of holiday...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 12, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Collecting seeds during the winter months can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to prepare for your spring garden. Winter is beating a the door, so it’s the perfect time to collect seeds from some of those cold and frost sensitive plants. Whether you’re a...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 2, 2024 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
October is a transitional month when you’re gardening in San Antonio, Texas. There is the prospect of cooler weather, but temperatures may dip one week and rise the next. A fresh round of colorful annuals need a spot in the garden, but you may still be trying to hang...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 24, 2024 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Today’s blog is a quick review of some garden terminology that gets thrown around at the garden center often. But if you’re not immersed in the gardening world, you just might not know what the terms mean. This quick list of garden jargon might clear up...
