by Happy Gardener | Apr 13, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
Purchasing trees can be a great investment for your property, but it’s important to take care of them properly, and this means right from the very start, when you are purchasing your tree and when you are bringing it home. Research any shade or ornamental trees...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Trees & Shrubs
Japanese Maples are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, but growing them in San Antonio, Texas can be more of a challenge. While they are more suited to be grown east of I-35 (where the climate is less arid than ours), Japanese Maples are so loved for...
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...
