About Us
Our History
Our story began in 1976 when Frank Kirby and George A. Beere purchased an existing nursery, Harmony Hills Garden Center, at a small location near West Ave and Blanco road. Another existing garden center, Hollywood Park Garden Center at Thousand Oaks and Hwy 281, was purchased around 1978. The names of both nurseries were changed to Rainbow Gardens in 1980. Around 1985, two larger sites (6-7 acres large!) were purchased and the two current Rainbow Gardens locations (8516 Bandera Rd., and 2585 Thousand Oaks Dr.) opened.
Over the years, Rainbow Gardens has grown and flourished. We’ve become one of San Antonio’s leading garden centers, while most competitors closed their doors. Our interesting display gardens, quality plants, knowledgeable staff and huge inventory make coming to Rainbow Gardens an exciting event for the whole family. We are proud to have been voted San Antonio Express News Reader’s Choice Gold Awards for Best Nursery in 2011 – 2015, 2017, and 2018.
Store Information
No answer? No worries, our Gardeners are helping customers bloom. Feel free to drop by either of our locations so we can help you get everything you need to grow!
Hours
Spring/Summer: Mid Feb through Oct
Mon-Sat 9AM-6:00PM
Sun 10AM-6:00PM
Fall/Winter: Nov through Mid Feb
Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM
Sun 10AM-5:30PM
*Holiday hours may vary. Please check our Google listing for holiday hours.
You’ve got plant questions, and we’ve got plant answers.
Check out our eLearning Center for tips and tricks to help you grow.
Milkweed and Aphids: Nature takes its course
If you've ever brought milkweed into your gardens to help support the Monarch population, chances are, you've had to put up with aphids. These tiny, soft-bodies insects converge under the leaves of milkweed, line up the stems, and make your milkweed look like a super...
read more
Best Mowing Practices for Warm Weather Lawns
Mowing your lawn may see like the easiest task when it comes to lawn maintenance. But following a few recommended tips for mowing your lawn could have you seeing a big difference in the health and appearance of your turf. Try a few of the following lawn mowing tips...
read more
Best Practices for Applying Insecticide
Have you ever purchased and applied an insecticide only to be frustrated with the results? It happens, and the majority of the time we find that the insecticide was applied incorrectly. Today’s blog gives you 7 best practices to follow when applying insecticides.1....
read moreContact Us
Please utilize the form below to ask a question or provide your comments and be sure to indicate which store you would like to direct your inquiry to. One of our staff will be getting in touch with you as soon as possible.
We will never share your email address.
