Practical tips and resources to help you garden successfully at home, inspired by the plants, practices, and expertise of the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Winter in San Antonio is usually gentle, but it always keeps gardeners just alert enough to stay humble. Mild stretches can make the garden feel almost springlike, but sudden frosts and freezes are always possible. Even so, winter has its own quiet beauty. Cool-season vegetables continue to grow, deciduous trees reveal their structure, and the slower pace makes room for pruning, planning, and soil improvement.
Fall is one of the finest gardening seasons in San Antonio, and perhaps the most satisfying for plant lovers. The air begins to soften, the soil is still warm, and the landscape gets a second wind after the intensity of summer. It is an ideal time for planting trees, shrubs, perennials, wildflowers, and cool-season vegetables, since roots can establish while top growth enjoys milder weather.
Summer in San Antonio is not subtle. The sun turns intense, the heat settles in, and the garden begins to reveal which plants are truly built for South Texas. Some plants pause, some sulk, and the toughest ones keep right on growing. This is the season of mulch, early morning watering, and careful observation
Spring is when the San Antonio garden seems to wake up all at once. Perennials push up fresh growth, wildflowers begin to color the landscape, and trees leaf out with new energy. With warming temperatures, longer days, and the occasional welcome rain, the whole garden feels in motion.
Texas native and well-adapted plants are more resilient, require less maintenance, and naturally support local wildlife and ecosystems.
Bexar County Master Gardeners are here to help. Call 210.631.0400 or email info@bexarmg.org with your plant question.
From hands-on classes to seasonal workshops, the Garden offers opportunities to learn directly from our experts.
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