by Happy Gardener | Nov 4, 2020 | Garden By Season, Gardening Basics
Mums create a gorgeous fall display in your gardens and on your porches when their blooms are in their prime. But what do you do once the blooms on your mums begin to fade? Although cyclamen and pansies may be catching your eye for winter color, remember that mums are...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 18, 2020 | Gardening Basics, News & Events
There are multiple reasons to add vines to a San Antonio landscape. Vines can provide privacy, block strong winds, provide shade, absorb noise, and offer seasonal color. There are a multitude of gorgeous vines to choose from at Rainbow Gardens, but today we are honing...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 30, 2020 | Gardening Basics, Houseplants, News & Events
Propagating succulents is a great way to have more of what you love. Maybe you need to propagate succulents because your plants have gotten leggy and somewhat unattractive; or maybe you are looking to share succulents with friends. Whatever your reasons, we’ve...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 17, 2020 | Gardening Basics, Houseplants, News & Events
When the summer heat starts blazing, you can cool off with some indoor gardening when you choose to incorporate houseplants into your living spaces. Houseplants add instant interest to any room and many houseplants act like mean, green, air purifying machines. Take a...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 15, 2020 | Gardening Basics, News & Events
Have you wondered what the term “chill hours” or “chilling hours” means in conjunction with fruit trees and their growing requirements? I admit when I first started work at Rainbow Gardens San Antonio, I was tasked with placing the informative...
by Happy Gardener | May 13, 2020 | Gardening Basics, News & Events, Pollinators
Including native plants in your San Antonio landscape can open up a whole new world of gardening. You’ll find that the addition of native plants allows you more time in the long run to actually enjoy your garden, to bring species of native pollinators to your...