by Happy Gardener | Jul 7, 2021 | Pests & Diseases
Rain is generally a welcome sight here in San Antonio, but sometimes we get too much of a good thing. In our city, it seems like it’s feast or famine when it comes to those precious drops of water. This timely, but short, blog is a reminder of what to look out...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 15, 2021 | Pests & Diseases
When the sun starts its most intense season, its time to be aware of three of the most common pests we see when the heat arrives in full force. Chinch bugs, spider mites and lace bugs love the blazing sunshine and can do their most damage during these next few months....
by Happy Gardener | Jun 10, 2021 | Pests & Diseases
Weather has a big impact on what pest issues you may experience in your landscape. Extended periods of rain for instance, can bring out the snails and slugs at levels some may consider apocalyptic; hosta lovers, am I right? On the other hand, when the skies dry up and...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 3, 2021 | Pests & Diseases
While most of us appreciate free water, a.k.a. rain, we also frown when a fungus arrives due to the cloudy days that accompany it, and having too much of a good thing! When we experience heavy periods of rain, plus humidity and lots of cloudy days, fungus issues are...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jun 1, 2021 | Pests & Diseases, Summer Garden
Have you had problems with soil disease in your vegetable gardens? Have you spent more time pulling weeds in the soil than you have pulling veggies off the vine? For some of you out there, battling issues with your soil can sure take the fun out of gardening real...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2021 | Edibles, Pests & Diseases, Vegetables
Early leaf blight can quickly turn the dream of growing a tomato plant into a nightmare. One day you are enjoying the progress in the growth of your tomato plant and the next you are watching it being taken over by this gnarly disease. Early detection is key to this...
