by Happy Gardener | Apr 9, 2019 | Garden Tips, Troubleshooting
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....
by Happy Gardener | Apr 7, 2019 | Gardening Basics
One of the biggest questions customers have when are purchasing plants is, “How do I water them?” The answer is complicatedly simple. You water plants when they need it. No more and no less. See? Simple but complicated. The thing is, there is no true formula for...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2019 | Garden Planning, Garden Tips, Spring Garden
Tatume squash, also known as ‘Calabacita’, is one of the best options for San Antonio vegetable gardeners looking to grow a reliable squash. At Rainbow Gardens we’ve always known this, but the hard-to-find squash isn’t always available through...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2019 | Fall Garden, News & Events, Pollinators, Spring Garden
Creating a butterfly garden is easy when you choose plants from Rainbow Gardens that are approved for the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon. While there are many plants butterfly host and nectar plants at Rainbow Gardens to choose from, today’s blog will focus on the...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 28, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden By Season, Garden Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Garden
We are pretty lucky to be living in San Antonio where we can plant perennials in both fall and spring. Perennials planted in fall have a longer time to get their roots established before the heat of the summer comes blazing in. However, perennials planted in spring...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 26, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, Gardening Basics, Spring Garden, Summer Garden
Taking time to plan your perennial gardens, and doing research on perennials you are interested in (learning mature size, sun requirements, etc..), will allow you to purchase your plants with confidence. You’ll be able to plant your perennial gardens knowing that your...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 19, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Tips, Spring Garden, Troubleshooting
Spring vegetables are being bought and planted at a frenetic pace this spring, so we just wanted to give you a few tips and hacks that might be helpful to think about during the early stages growing your vegetables. Tips and Hacks for Vegetables Sprinkling a...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 14, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden By Season, Garden Planning, Garden Tips, Gardening Basics, Spring Garden
If you haven’t already read our info on planning and prepping for annual beds, check out the link with info on that first, then come back and read this blog. Nothing good comes from buying a whole bunch of annuals at the nursery, only to have them sit, dry out, and...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 8, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden By Season, Garden Planning, Garden Tips, Gardening Basics, Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Winter Garden
Planning and prepping for annual garden beds is best for success. If you don’t plan and prep, you might find yourself at Rainbow Gardens having a hard time resisting our huge selection of colorful annuals, and that can get you in trouble if you don’t have...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 4, 2019 | Fall Garden, Garden Planning, Garden Tips, Gardening Basics, Spring Garden
Vegetables require certain necessities in order to be grown successfully. If you offer vegetables what they need, you’ll be able to enjoy a great harvest of top quality harvest. Let’s take a look at what you need to provide in order to grow vegetables successfully. 6...
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...
