by Happy Gardener | Nov 3, 2022 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
You probably have heard by now that fall and early winter is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, and woody perennials. You have, right? If I’m doing my job right, you have. What I also want to share is that November and December are also a great time to do any...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 20, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Anybody have trouble growing marigolds in the heat of summers or even late spring sometimes? I’m raising my hand here. It doesn’t seem to matter how I take care of them; in the early part of the year, my marigolds just say no! They seem to open their doors...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 13, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Can you feel it? Windows open in the morning, a sweet scent in the air? Fall is rolling in. Our first true cool front is expected after this weekend and you can bet all our workers at Rainbow Gardens are looking forward to the cooler temperatures. Know what else is...
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 | Jul 26, 2022 | Butterflies, Fall Garden, Pollinators, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Fall is the most active time for all butterflies in our city. This is one of the reasons it is important to stay on task with your timing for preparing your landscape to be a nectar haven for these hungry pollinators. Taking action now, will ensure that you have...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 20, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Pollinator Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Irene lantana is a very colorful evergreen perennial. Hues of yellow, pink and red blend create a gorgeous combo throughout each individual flower cluster. Whether you plant Irene lantana in containers or in the landscape, the result is a stunning effect. Lantana has...
