by Happy Gardener | Jun 15, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
When looking for a vibrant summer display for our garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets, many of us here in San Antonio look forward to planting vinca, a.k.a. periwinkle. It’s important to know that there are other vinca plants out there. We are talking...
by Happy Gardener | Jun 8, 2023 | News & Events, Summer Garden
I don’t want to be a complete downer, but I recently saw a ‘Texas Summer’ meme that rang true and I wanted to share it. It basically said, “Just a heads up to all you newbies out there, Texas is currently just preheating.” Temperatures...
by Happy Gardener | May 29, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Annuals, Spring Garden, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Laura Bush petunias might just be the answer for those of you who have tried growing other petunias through the heat of our San Antonio summers, only to watch them practically melt in front of your eyes. Laura Bush petunias keep pumping out their blooms even when the...
by Happy Gardener | May 3, 2023 | Spring Garden, Summer Garden
This week is all about good gardening ideas to have you ( or at least your gardens) sitting pretty when spring tapers off and summer moves in. Let’s take a look at a few helpful May gardening tips. Use May to Plan for Summer in the Garden May is a good time to...
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...
