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...
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...
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...
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...
We’ve spread the word for years that the foundation of gardening success begins with your soil. When you’re at Rainbow Gardens, it’s really hard to think about soil when there are so many beautiful, colorful plants surrounding you. However, I promise that if you put...
What you put into your soil directly relates to what you get out of it. The better your soil, the better your fruits. Feed your soil and it will feed you. You get where I am going here, right? If you can’t remember when the last time you worked in any compost or soil...
