by Happy Gardener | Jul 11, 2019 | Garden Planning, News & Events, Summer Garden
July is considered a plant maintenance month here in San Antonio. You should find yourself spending much of your gardening time watering, and protecting your plants. Today we’re popping in to give you some other gardening tips to keep in mind and get you through the...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 26, 2019 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Summer Garden
Have you tried growing blackberries in Texas? These juicy berries come in both thorny and thornless varieties (with the thorny varieties generally being more productive). Blackberries are a delight to eat fresh, cooked into cobblers and pies, or made into a sweet,...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 20, 2019 | News & Events, Summer Garden, Troubleshooting
Summer brings on the battle against soil-dwelling insects, like grubs and chinch bugs, who chew their way through our warm-season grasses. Today’s blog will give you some insight into why it is ideal to treat for grubs right now, and how to discern if you have...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 17, 2019 | News & Events, Pollinators
Now that the heat is revving up, you need to be more diligent than ever about the frequency with which you clean your hummingbird feeders. The summer sun can turn the sugar water in your hummingbird feeders sour into a cesspool of bacteria in a few days; even quicker...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 13, 2019 | Summer Garden, Tree & Lawn Care
Summer is the time when crape myrtles put forth their numerous blooms in full display; so wouldn’t it make sense to choose yours now to make sure you get the exact color you want? Crape myrtles come in a variety of shades. Try shopping for a red crape myrtle and...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 11, 2019 | Garden Tips, Summer Garden
Melons are a sweet summer treat in San Antonio. End of the school year pool parties wouldn’t seem complete without sticky melon juice running down children’s faces. Melons can offer immediate, cool, refreshing reprieve on a hot summer day. But have you also...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 6, 2019 | Garden Tips, Summer Garden
Today’s blog is about some of the dos and the don’ts when it comes to gardening in June in San Antonio. Hopefully most of you are signed up for our e-newsletter and get your monthly tips at the beginning of the month, along with our seasonal ads and coupons. If not,...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 1, 2019 | Garden Planning, Garden Tips
June is a good time to evaluate your lawns for areas where turf may be better off replaced by groundcovers. Mowing season is in full swing since warm-season grasses are growing like gangbusters; but if your turf is declining or just plain bare in spots, it could be...
by Happy Gardener | May 30, 2019 | Garden Tips, Summer Garden
Summer means sun, fun, and vacation time! You stop your mail and newspaper delivery while away on vacation and always make sure your pets are looked after, but what about your plants? For you, a couple of days in the heat of summer may mean a nice golden tan. For your...
by Happy Gardener | May 25, 2019 | Summer Garden, Troubleshooting
Dry hot weather brings on the spider mites; they just love it! Know what else they love besides dry, hot weather… tomatoes, junipers, marigolds, and the list goes on and on. But what really turns these suckers on is seeing a plant that is in distress. That’s when...
by Happy Gardener | May 20, 2019 | Troubleshooting
We are taking on a few of the most common “chewing” pests in today’s blog. These pests can strip the foliage, create unsightly holes or tear and shred the leaves of your plants. With consistent observation many of these “chewers” can be removed manually, lessening the...
by Rainbow Gardens | May 14, 2019 | Garden Planning, Pollinators
The tales of my gardening successes (vegetables not included)can be chalked up to two time frames: “before learning about native plants” and “after learning about native plants”. I can tell you right now, that the second time frame has been...
by Rainbow Gardens | May 9, 2019 | Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Spring vegetables should be well on their way by now. Hopefully you’ve learned throughout the years that growing vegetables takes a little more than tossing seeds in the air and hoping they land in the dirt and start growing. We’ve guided you through all...
by Happy Gardener | May 6, 2019 | Troubleshooting
Fungus and disease can wreak havoc on your gardens by developing on one plant and quickly spreading to others. At Rainbow Gardens we strive to make every effort to offer you the healthiest plants possible, but sometimes weather conditions and other variables you...
by Happy Gardener | May 2, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Tips, News & Events, Spring Garden
We’re howling about the dog-friendly herbs parsley, oregano, peppermint and rosemary today. Dog owners who are avid gardeners are always hunting for great, dog-friendly plants to add to their landscapes. Today we’re celebrating four of our favorite herbs that are not...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 30, 2019 | Fall Garden, Spring Garden, Troubleshooting
Normally in Texas we welcome the rain with open arms; but when cloudy, rainy weather is prolonged and brings with it the increased possibility of powdery mildew and other garden issues, most of us say, “Rain, rain, go away!” Today’s blog gives you...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 25, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, Spring Garden
When you walk through our herb sections at our two Rainbow Gardens locations and you see the huge variety of selections we carry, it’ll be easy to see why we think everyone should incorporate herbs somewhere in their landscape. Herbs can be used for culinary,...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2019 | Troubleshooting
Garden pests can suck the joy out of gardening overnight if you don’t develop a schedule (preventative and/or maintenance) to combat these tiny creatures that love nothing more than to feast on your vibrant, healthy flowers or your juiciest vegetables. Proper...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 18, 2019 | Pollinators, Troubleshooting
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...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 11, 2019 | Garden Tips, Tree & Lawn Care
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...
