by Happy Gardener | Jan 22, 2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden—but not all soils start out ideal. Clay-heavy beds, sandy soils, compacted ground, or lifeless potting mixes each need different fixes. That’s where soil amendments come in. They can offer better soil drainage,...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 15, 2026 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Believe it or not, right now is the perfect time to build better soil for your vegetable garden (and flower garden). Whether you’re brand new to gardening or have been growing veggies for years, one thing never changes: 👉 Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 31, 2025 | Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Starting a vegetable garden? One crucial step is to prioritize is building healthy garden soil. The level of your gardening success lies in the quality of the soil. It directly impacts plant growth, nutrient availability, and overall garden health. Why Healthy Soil...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 25, 2024 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost, Soil Building
We recently hosted a great Composting 101 class with Karen Gardner, BCMG and vegetable specialist, and came away with some great tips for how to easily make your own compost. Easy is the key here. We are not diving into anything too complicated. The consensus of the...
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 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...
