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...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 19, 2021 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost
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...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 28, 2020 | Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Have you heard of using cover crops to boost the nutrients in your soil? We haven’t talked much about cover crops because we are always encouraging you to plant vegetables during each of our wonderful growing seasons. The fact remains that some people prefer to grow...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 15, 2019 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
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...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 28, 2019 | Annuals & Perennials, Soil & Compost
We are pretty lucky to be living in San Antonio where we can plant perennials in both fall and spring. Perennials planted in fall have a longer time to get their roots established before the heat of the summer comes blazing in. However, perennials planted in spring...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 26, 2019 | Annuals & Perennials, Soil & Compost
Taking time to plan your perennial gardens, and doing research on perennials you are interested in (learning mature size, sun requirements, etc..), will allow you to purchase your plants with confidence. You’ll be able to plant your perennial gardens knowing that your...
