by Happy Gardener | Feb 27, 2019 | Fall Garden, Spring Garden, Troubleshooting
Top 3 Disease Issues for Tomatoes in San Antonio Tomato disease can plague our vegetable gardens and turn our hard work into a shriveled or mushy mess. Today’s blog is about three diseases that we commonly encounter here in San Antonio, and how to avoid and...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 20, 2019 | Fall Garden, Spring Garden, Troubleshooting
Tomatoes are a definite favorite for San Antonio gardeners. They’re also a favorite for particular pests! With all the work that goes into growing tomatoes, it would be a shame to watch them get ravaged in a heartbeat. Knowing what pest issues to watch out for can be...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 12, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, Spring Garden
In San Antonio, weather rules when and how tomatoes grow. These frost-sensitive fruits need to be well protected from cold snaps both in early spring and again in late fall. The ideal growing temperature for tomatoes is when the soil has warmed above 50 and the air is...
by Rainbow Gardens | Feb 1, 2019 | Tree & Lawn Care, Troubleshooting
The question of how often you should be watering your lawn comes up often at Rainbow Gardens. We’ll give you the best tips on this page, along with the reasons why you should follow them. There really is no true formula for watering your San Antonio lawn due to many...
by Rainbow Gardens | Feb 1, 2019 | Composting, Gardening Basics
Most people here in San Antonio, aren’t all too thrilled with their soil. Most of us have alkaline soil. And to plant straight into alkaline soil without amending it is not the best option for most plants (most natives and some others excluded). So what’s a...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 4, 2018 | Gardening Basics
When it comes down to the basic care of houseplants, what they need is light, water, well-draining container, potting soil, and the right temperature. Light for houseplants High light plants need to placed directly in east to west facing, windows. Medium light...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 4, 2018 | Composting, Gardening Basics
Compost Basics Composting is a natural, biological process in which decaying material is broken down by microorganisms and returned to the earth where it can be used again as nutrients for future plants. Compost is one of the most beneficial materials you can add to...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 26, 2018 | Garden Tips, Gardening Basics
Succulents are one of the easiest plants to grow, propagate, and decorate with; but some people feel a little intimidated by them. We think the intimidation comes from fear of the unknown. By providing you with the basic supplies and care needed for growing...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jul 24, 2018 | Fall Garden, Garden Tips
So you’ve taken the (not so subtle) hints that we’ve been shoving down your throat about the need to prep your gardens to be ready for fall veggie planting. You’ve prepped your gardens (Fall Garden Prep), you’ve browsed the tomato and pepper...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jul 16, 2018 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, Garden Tips
It’s time to think fall. Say what? Yes, it’s time to think fall. I know, I know, it’s hard to think about anything fall when as soon as you step outside your deodorant immediately starts melting off. But if you love vegetable gardening, and love...
by Rainbow Gardens | May 24, 2018 | Garden Tips, Gardening Basics
You know how sometimes there is just that one plant that you fall in love with? It seems to have everything you look for, AND it grows perfectly for you? Everyone has that specific plant that is just meant to be, and I am positive that I have found mine in Fireworks...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 24, 2018 | Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Propagating plants by root cuttings is a fairly simple way to create “baby” plants from a favorite “parent” plant. If you’ve never tried propagating plants, we encourage you to try one of our suggested methods. Propagating by root cuttings or by air layering tends to...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2018 | Pollinators, Troubleshooting
Pests and gardening go hand in hand. You are not the only one who is eager to get a taste of your spring or fall veggies, or looking forward to the blooms on your prized rose bush. The pests want in on your gardening too! Pest control in the garden can be a daunting...
by Rainbow Gardens | Apr 19, 2018 | Garden Tips
Hey there sunshine! I’ve been waiting for you for quite some time now. You know my tomatoes don’t want to do much until your shining face appears. Anyone else happy to see the sun showing up more? If you started early, like I did, with planting your...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 18, 2018 | Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Propagating plants is basically the process of creating new plants from existing ones. That’s propagating plants in the simplest of terms. Mid spring is a great time for propagating plants. If you’ve never attempted this, we assure you it is a very rewarding gardening...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 16, 2018 | Troubleshooting
You’ll most likely encounter pests at some point during your gardening endeavors in Texas. We share our worlds with these living creatures, and like all living creatures pests have needs to eat and find shelter, and they do so in our gardens if they can. However, you...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 14, 2018 | Fall Garden, Pollinators, Spring Garden
Inviting beneficial insects into your landscape is a great way to help you naturally fight off pest problems we face while gardening here in San Antonio. How does helping out our pollinators by providing them a safe and organic environment to feed and energize...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 12, 2018 | Garden By Season, Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Air layering is a way to propagate your favorite plants, especially those “hard to root” plants with woodier stems. Instead of removing a stem/limb from a parent plant, you actually make small cuts to the stem/limb while it is still attached. It’s only after roots are...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2018 | Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Propagating plants is a great way to give you more of what you love. When all you need is a container, water, and a few pieces of a favorite plant, why wouldn’t you want to give *propagating plants directly in water a try? Supplies Needed for Propagating Plants...
by Rainbow Gardens | Apr 4, 2018 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, News & Events, Spring Garden
San Antonio Water Systems rolls out their SAWS WaterSaver Landscape coupons in both spring and fall to help us beautify our landscapes while saving water and money! We are blessed to live in such an awesome city like San Antonio where we have money-saving city...
