by Happy Gardener | Apr 12, 2021 | News & Events, Pest Control, Spring Garden, Troubleshooting
Has anyone else recently found themselves going outside alone only to come back in with multiple “visitors” attached to their hair, clothing, or anything else that comes in contact with the multitudes of cankerworms dangling from silken threads in our...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 29, 2021 | Herbs
Today is a celebration of two of our favorite butterfly-attracting herbs, fennel and dill. Fennel and dill are one of the reasons we like to advise planting some herbs for yourself to enjoy and some to offer the pollinators. Once the butterflies scout these out in...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2021 | Herbs, News & Events
Did you know you can add herbs as larger specimens in your landscape? You just need to take a deeper dive into the world of herbs to see that one size does not fit all. An herb specimen like a small tree or large shrub can offer the medicinal, culinary, and aromatic...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Pest Control
There is no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. There, I said it. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but unless you are interested in plastic plants or plants made from fabric, you will be hard-pressed to find a true “deer-proof” plant....
by Happy Gardener | Mar 17, 2021 | News & Events, Spring Garden
It’s looking to be a wild ride for spring gardening in San Antonio, Texas. The impact of the continued pandemic, followed by the severity of winter storm Uri, is being realized throughout our city in a multitude of ways. Rainbow Gardens is no different. Here’s a run...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 9, 2021 | News & Events, Winter Garden
For those of you still waiting patiently to see how your plants fair after the freeze, kudos to you! It’s been a hard wait, and for many plants, the wait isn’t over yet. Experts in the horticulture world want us to know that it may take weeks, and for some...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 24, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Spring Garden
Spring garden clean up season sounds pretty good right about now doesn’t it? After surviving the frozen tundra, I bet most of you are chomping at the bit to get out in the garden and tidy it up. Hold on just a second. It’s literally only been a week since...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 23, 2021 | Composting, Garden Planning, News & Events
Have you noticed lately how we’ve been urging you to understand the importance of feeding your soil with compost and other rich, organic material? We hope you know by now that offering your plants an environment full of nutrients is the best shot you have to achieve...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 21, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Winter Garden
Can you believe a couple of days ago, we were feet deep in blinding white snow? If you are taking a look at your plants today, you probably believe it. It can be disheartening when you finally begin to assess if your plants have survived the intense freeze of last...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 4, 2021 | News & Events
Every spring we get excited to let you know what the Rodeo Tomato of the year is. This year is no different. The 2021 Rodeo Tomato is not a new variety, but it is still a tomato that is worthy of the title. Without further adieu, Ruby Crush is the 2021 Rodeo Tomato....
by Happy Gardener | Jan 26, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Spring Garden, vegetables
Growing tomatoes in spring is one of our favorite gardening experiences to look forward to here in San Antonio. We thought we would offer up a quick list of what tomatoes like and dislike for you to keep in mind when growing this favorite fruit (yep, tomatoes are...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jan 26, 2021 | Composting, Fall Garden, Spring Garden, vegetables
Year after year, and this year will be no different, we remind you that garden soil preparation is the most crucial step to successful gardening. Whether you are filling up a raised bed for veggies or building a new perennial bed, well prepared soil is key. Our native...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 23, 2021 | News & Events, Spring Garden, Tree & Lawn Care
One sure sign that spring and warmer weather are on the way in San Antonio is when the magenta buds of Texas redbuds pop open. One day you are looking at what looks like a bare tree, and the next day there is an explosion of color that could rival any Technicolor hue...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 19, 2021 | News & Events, Spring Garden, Tree & Lawn Care
The fragrance that permeates the air when Texas Mountain Laurels are in bloom is instantly recognizable. Imagine you are taking a walk late February/early March. Childhood memories flood your mind as the scent of grape Kool-Aid wafts by your nose. You follow your nose...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 19, 2021 | Fertilization, Garden By Season, Gardening Basics, News & Events
We’ve spread the word for years that the foundation of gardening success begins with your soil. When you’re at Rainbow Gardens, it’s really hard to think about soil when there are so many beautiful, colorful plants surrounding you. However, I promise that if you put...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 15, 2021 | Garden Tips, vegetables
If you’ve never tried growing artichokes, I think you have been missing out. Not only are artichokes beautiful specimens in the garden, they are also an exciting, more exotic, vegetable choice. The Green Globe artichoke, particularly, is such a beautiful plant that...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 13, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, vegetables
Leeks and shallots have arrived at Rainbow Gardens and we are super excited to have these bulb vegetables available to offer you this year! Leeks and shallots are both in the allium family and they possess many of the characteristics of onions. However, both leeks and...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 11, 2021 | Herbs, News & Events
Fragrant, evergreen, pollinator-friendly rosemary deserves a spot in your landscape. Take a moment to walk your landscape this winter. Is there wispy backdrop from a deciduous shrub that has lost all its leaves? Did you plant a bush you didn’t realize wasn’t cold...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 23, 2020 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Winter Garden
Germinating seeds indoors is a great way to get a jump on your gardening for the next growing season. Today’s blog is just a quick checklist for what you need, and why, to start germinating seeds indoors. The tips are highlighted and more explanation follows each...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 20, 2020 | Garden By Season, News & Events
Welcome to today’s blog, which focuses on maintaining seedlings during the process of starting seeds indoors. Hopefully you had a chance to see our previous blog on successfully germinating seeds indoors. It will give you insight on the first steps to take when...
