by Happy Gardener | Jun 8, 2022 | Mulch, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost
Another blog about mulch? Yep, that’s right. Why? Because we care about you and we care about the plants you take home from Rainbow Gardens. It is our desire to continue to offer you gardening tips that only increase your chances of success. Mulch is one of those...
by Rainbow Gardens | Feb 8, 2022 | Fertilizing, Soil & Compost, Soil Building, Turf & Lawn, Weed Control
February is really the jump start month for spring in San Antonio. If you didn’t get a chance to look at Jump Start Spring Part 1: Planting and Pruning, you can access the blog at the link. Part 2 is all about lawn and soil prep for the upcoming spring season. When it...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jan 12, 2022 | Houseplants, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments
Maybe you’ve heard us talk about adding perlite to your soil mixes, or perhaps you’ve seen it listed as an ingredient on the label of your potting soil; but do you know what it really is and what it does? Perlite is a soil amendment that can aid in the health and...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 5, 2021 | Fall Garden, Organic Compost, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Building
What do you need to be ready for the fall garden season? A little prep and some forethought could be all it takes. The following article addresses a few timely gardening tasks in the landscape and in your vegetable gardens that will have you ready and raring to go for...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 23, 2021 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost
Have you noticed lately how we’ve been urging you to understand the importance of feeding your soil with compost and other rich, organic material? We hope you know by now that offering your plants an environment full of nutrients is the best shot you have to achieve...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jan 26, 2021 | Organic Compost, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Year after year, and this year will be no different, we remind you that garden soil preparation is the most crucial step to successful gardening. Whether you are filling up a raised bed for veggies or building a new perennial bed, well prepared soil is key. Our native...
