Garden Planning
San Antonio Lawn Fertilization Guide
A regular lawn fertilization schedule is your BEST defense against weeds, fungus, and insect damage! We recommend a lawn fertilization application AT LEAST in spring and fall. However, if your lawn is badly damaged, you may benefit from the additional fertilization...
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in San Antonio, Texas
When February rolls around in San Antonio, the tomato-crazed gardeners come out of the woodwork, and we're right there with them! As a matter of fact, many of us here at Rainbow Gardens have already started our tomatoes indoors to get a jump on the season. Today,...
Protecting Plants In The Event Of A Freeze
Does a freeze warning make your anxiety level go up? Does the thought of dragging plants in and out, scrambling for old blankets and sheets have you wishing you didn't have any plants to worry about? We've got you and your plants covered here at Rainbow Gardens...
Fall Fertilization: Timing Is Important
Fall fertilizing is one of those gardening tasks that, while super important for healthy turf, many people tend to blow it off. It's easy to think about fertilizing come spring time when you are ready to pull your grass out of dull, brown dormancy. But fertilizing at...
Rainbow Gardens’ Favorite Host Plants For Butterflies In San Antonio
Having an assortment of host and nectar plants is a great way to maximize your potential for butterflies visiting your landscape. Today we’ll let you in on some of Rainbow Gardens' favorite host plants for the butterflies we see here in San Antonio.5 Great Butterfly...
Wildflowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand: Save the Dates!
Rainbow Gardens is gearing up for fall's amazing season full of wildflowers and pollinators. Take a look at the dates we have reserved for some exciting events. We sure hope you'll be able to join us.Did you know you that in order to enjoy the beautiful wildflowers...
What's In The Garden Center Now
Curbside Delivery Currently Available at the Rainbow Gardens Garden Center! See Weekly Ad & Deals Page for details.
Check here often to see what's new at the garden center and what you should be thinking about planting. We can't put everything on the page, so come on in to either of our locations and see what fabulous finds we've been bringing in for you!
Heirloom Tomatoes and Hybrid Tomatoes
Mid to late March is generally the time your tomatoes should be nestled into your vegetable gardens (watch for late cold snaps). Come select from our large selection of delectable heirloom tomatoes, as well as many hybrid favorites.
Spring Vegetables
Spring is in full swing and that means our selection of vegetables can't be beat! With the amount of variety we bring into Rainbow Gardens, there is sure to be something for everyone! Cucumbers, squash, eggplant, peppers, okra, green beans, melons, you name it, we've most likely got it! Start your #resiliencegarden today!
Spring Color
Gorgeous annual color has transformed the walkways of Rainbow Gardens. Brilliantly-hued geraniums in hanging baskets and containers are available. Warm weather selections like petunia, vinca, marigolds and friends are ready to brighten up your pots and annual gardens.
Perennials
Our perennial sections are filling up once again. This is a great time to replace any lackluster perennials that you've have for multiple years. Our lantana and salvia selection is one to be envied as they bloom repeatedly throughout the year.
Lawn Fertilizer
Mid March to early April is the ideal time for fertilizing your turf. (After you've mowed actively growing grass twice.) Choose a high nitrogen formula to get your turf greening up in no time. Our Rainbow Gardens 19-5-9 is specially formulated for our region. You can also use it on trees, shrubs, perennials, and veggie gardens.
Citrus
Citrus has arrived and the fragrant blossoms are enough to make you want to bring home a truckload! Choose from lemons, limes, mandarins, satsumas, grapefruit and more!
Succulents
We bring these trendsetting plants in througout the year, so there are always new shipments coming in. Succulents bring an instant fresh feeling to your decor. Look for unique varieties showing up frequently in our succulent sections.
SAWS Plants
SAWS has reopened enrollment for their SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon Program. See info on our City Programs section in tab above. We strive to have all your SAWS approved plants available when it comes time to redeem your coupons. Save money, save water, beautify your landscape.
