PLANTS

The owner of a nursery says native plants not only have a higher survival rate for South Texas climate, they save you money and time. And more importantly, planting native can help build a local ecosystem in your backyard.

Calling all plant people! A new nursery specializing in rare and hard-to-find plants native to Texas is opening this April.

House plants may brighten your home, but they can also be lethal to children and animals.

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is holding its annual BOOtanica Plant Sale over the course of two days this month.

You may have seen a viral trend on TikTok that calls for a switch from grass to clover. But is it a good idea?

A combination of severe drought and heat has left our local vegetation weak and requiring a lot of work on our part to keep it alive.

According to experts at Texas A&M Forest Service, tree fatalities occur during a drought because drought is a significant stress to trees.

The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning people that the often romanticized plant is actually a parasite.

Plant lovers, this one’s for you.

It’s now easier than ever to shop online and have plants delivered to your doorstep. Consumer Reports checked out a few online retailers to help you pick the right plants for your green space.

In the comeback story of the year, area plants have rebounded from a record freeze to produce one of the best spring blooms in recent memory.

Garden games for National Gardening Day

Palm trees took a big hit after February's deep freeze. We'll know soon if they survived.

Jess Divin, certified Arborist, provides tips on how to heal your plants from the freeze and keep them healthy throughout the year.

Plant Shoppe owner Sonam Aditya, a self-proclaimed “techie at heart,” has switched gears for her plant passion. “They thrive in humidity and they’re definitely prized for their really, really gorgeous leaves,” Aditya said. Along with several vibrant species of house plants, you’ll find accessories and handmade planters inside this mini jungle. AdIf you’ve ever wanted to learn how to propagate plants, Sonam is ready to teach her customers her green thumb tricks. Click here to follow Plant Shoppe on Instagram and click here to shop online.

“What we need to do is get some real sharp pruners, get some quality hand pruners, hedge shears, quality loppers and start. Rodriguez also recommends pulling the organic mulch away from plants to allow the late February sun to warm up the soil. Other plant life, like palms and sago palms, also took a beating. As long as their center is nice and firm, sago palms can make a comeback. Also, keep in mind that while we are approaching our average final freeze date in San Antonio, a freeze in March is always possible.

Even those of us with brown thumbs recognize that our plants are not okay after last week’s deep freeze. Most of all, turf grasses are brown and crisp as they are severely brown tipped with stressed wilt. With Palms and Tropicals, all dead fronds and foliage need to be removed within the next couple of weeks. Lastly but most importantly, STEP #10: Mulch, mulch, mulch, and more mulch... (3 to 4 inches at most)! These plants (minus the turf) need organic matter introduced into the soil as well as the added layer of insulation for both moisture and the cold.

SAN ANTONIO – Pothos, philodendren and succulents are beginning to fill the apartments, patios and living rooms of more Millenials and Gen Zers. So why the house plant popularity? The National Institutes of Health says research has shown interacting with house plants can lower blood pressure, calm the nervous system and promote a general feeling of well being. Houseplants require watering, pruning, repotting, cleaning, and many people find these practices relaxing because they require us to take a break from our digital overload, slow down and carefully tend to something. To learn how to best take care of your house plants it’s best to buy locally and talk to the businesses local growers about watering and care.

Burgeon Plant Co. rooted out of a cargo truck when they first launched in the summer of this year. It just forces us to pause and slow down, to take care of something outside of ourselves.”The most popular purchase among plant lovers are called snake plants, a low-maintenance option. The most popular purchase among plant lovers are called snake plants, a low-maintenance option. Garza and Rivera said they’re thankful for the outpouring of support from San Antonio plant lovers and plan to soon expand their services. For more on Burgeon Plant Co., click here.