by Rainbow Gardens | Apr 21, 2021 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Texas Perennials, Xeriscape Solutions
Is it too soon to start thinking of the inevitable heat that will be blasting it’s way into our gardens before we know it? I personally don’t think so. Our advice at the stores is to think and prep a season ahead for the best success; summer is up next....
by Happy Gardener | Jan 23, 2021 | Flowering Trees, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
One sure sign that spring and warmer weather are on the way in San Antonio is when the magenta buds of Texas redbuds pop open. One day you are looking at what looks like a bare tree, and the next day there is an explosion of color that could rival any Technicolor hue...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 19, 2021 | Flowering Trees, Native Trees, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs
The fragrance that permeates the air when Texas Mountain Laurels are in bloom is instantly recognizable. Imagine you are taking a walk late February/early March. Childhood memories flood your mind as the scent of grape Kool-Aid wafts by your nose. You follow your nose...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 12, 2020 | Fall Garden, Native Perennials, Native Shrubs, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
To celebrate shrub planting season, the cooler weather and the gorgeous fall blooms that come along with it, we’ve decided to highlight a few of our favorite fall-blooming native perennials and shrubs. If you’ve never considered choosing native plants for your...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 12, 2020 | Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Xeriscape Solutions
The reasons we love native plants at Rainbow Gardens are numerous, but one of the main reasons we encourage purchases of native plants is because doing so lines up with the main philosophy of our business, gardening success! We want nothing more than for you to be...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 24, 2020 | Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators, Wildflower Mixes
We are going absolutely wild for wildflowers this fall by bringing you two great products for upcoming wildflower planting season. Our Texas Native Wildflowers Seed Mix is full of native wildflower seeds that intend to bring you gorgeous native blooms year after year....
