by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 10, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals
If you’re looking to add bold color and pollinator-friendly flowers to your fall garden, planting fall snapdragons is one of the best choices for San Antonio and south central Texas. These cheerful, spiky-bloomed flowers are tough enough for our region’s climate, yet...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 14, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Are you looking to add a splash of color to your garden during the cooler months in San Antonio, Texas? Look no further than the delightful Erysimum, commonly known as wallflowers. These charming plants are a must-have for any garden enthusiast seeking vibrant blooms...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 2, 2024 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
October is a transitional month when you’re gardening in San Antonio, Texas. There is the prospect of cooler weather, but temperatures may dip one week and rise the next. A fresh round of colorful annuals need a spot in the garden, but you may still be trying to hang...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 21, 2024 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Summer Garden, Vegetables
While we’re not quite trying to push pumpkin spice your way, here at Rainbow Gardens, we ARE reminding you that if you want pumpkins this year, summer is the time to to plant them. If you want a harvest by the end of October and into November, you should...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 14, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Last week I bragged all about Vista® Bubblegum® petunias, and rightly so. They are fantastic! Many of you came out and scooped them all up (we got more… just saying). But today is all about Laura Bush petunias. If you haven’t yet heard of these, they are just as...
