If you’ve followed Rainbow Gardens on our social media channels, or these blogs for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed us telling you to avoid “wipe out” sprays for pest and disease control, and how we even try to encourage you not to spray for problems...
Maybe you’ve heard us talk about adding perlite to your soil mixes, or perhaps you’ve seen it listed as an ingredient on the label of your potting soil; but do you know what it really is and what it does? Perlite is a soil amendment that can aid in the health and...
Winter is a time when holly shrubs shine. Many produce vibrant berries, making the local wildlife foraging through winter very happy indeed. It’s still a great time to plant trees and shrubs in San Antonio, so today we are highlighting a few varieties of hollies. With...
Have you thought of growing blueberries in your San Antonio landscape? Rainbow Gardens thinks that is a great idea! Not only do blueberries provide you with sweet and juicy, fruits, they also make attractive landscape specimens in fall when their foliage takes on...
Aren’t gnats just one of the most annoying pests out there? It seems like they appear out of nowhere sometimes. Anyone who has had houseplants in their homes for awhile have probably encountered gnats. I’ve known plant lovers who have chucked an entire...
