by Happy Gardener | Mar 29, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Groundcovers & Grasses, Texas Perennials
Have you got a black hole in your landscape? You know, a spot that has deep, and I mean deep, shade? Like that place where when people say, ‘You can stick it where the sun don’t shine’, they mean that spot in your landscape? Well, I just might have...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 4, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden, Texas Perennials
Morning is my favorite time to walk through the nurseries at Rainbow Gardens. The gorgeous sunshine (not yet hot) streams through the plants and creates an ethereal atmosphere. In the pleasing morning weather, I can forget about the heat and drought of summer and be...
by Happy Gardener | May 19, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden, Texas Perennials
Hardy Hibiscus just may be the answer for those of you who love hibiscus but get frustrated at how susceptible they are to cold temperatures. With some winter protection, the hardy variety of hibiscus can survive our winters and greet you again each year. Sound good?...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 26, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Edibles, Herbs, Texas Perennials
My goal today is to share one of my favorite herbs to as many people as I can because I want everyone to get to enjoy this amazing plant. There are so many things to love about Mexican Mint Marigold, you may be making plans to hit Rainbow Gardens sooner than you...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 16, 2021 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinator Perennials, Texas Perennials, Xeriscape Solutions
Sometimes I feel that lantana gets a bad rap at the nurseries. Customers will come in asking for perennial, deer resistant, drought tolerant, low maintenance plants for their landscapes but then say, “but nothing boring like lantana”. What?! Here is a plant that...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 10, 2021 | Annuals & Perennials, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials
Mystic Spires Salvia is a fabulous butterfly and bee attracting plant to include in your pollinator gardens. The sheer number of blooms that this salvia puts out sends the pollinators into a dizzy frenzy as they visit each and every flower. Take a look at some...
