Garden Planning
Blackfoot Daisy: A Native Texas Gem
The Blackfoot Daisy, scientifically known as Melampodium leucanthum, is a charming perennial that thrives in the Texas landscape. This native plant is celebrated for its delicate beauty and resilience, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in San Antonio and...
Using Groundcovers in Container Gardens
Creating a stunning container garden involves more than just selecting a few beautiful plants. It’s about crafting a harmonious and eye-catching arrangement. One way to elevate your container gardens is by incorporating groundcovers. These versatile plants add texture...
New to Gardening? Top 5 Things for New Gardeners to Know.
When you're new to gardening, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly. And while each plant comes with its own instructions for growing success, there are a couple of basic things for a new gardener to first understand. Take a breath, sit back, and learn these five...
Crape Myrtles: 5 Tips for Selecting in Summer for Fall Planting
Most of us notice that crape myrtles burst into blooms during the summertime here in San Antonio. It's no wonder that these gorgeous specimens are the official state shrub of Texas (yes, they can be trees too). Clusters of cotton-candy pink, vibrant-fuchsia, rosy-red,...
20 Common Texas Pests and Insects with Control Options
When you know what time of year, or season, that certain pests are most prevalent, it can make it a lot easier to identify them correctly. Knowing their favorite munchies also helps. When you can identify pests, you can get the right control to target the specific...
Tips for Planting Pumpkins in San Antonio
While we're not quite trying to push pumpkin spice your way, here at Rainbow Gardens, we ARE reminding you that if you want pumpkins this year, summer is the time to to plant them. If you want a harvest by the end of October and into November, you should probably get...
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Fertilizers: We have a great selection of both organic and synthethic fertilizers to choose from. It's important to give your plants the nutrition they need so they can perform at their best. Contianer plants especially need regular feedings. Come see us for recommendations.
Hardy Hibiscus: Gorgeous hibiscus that are perennials? Yes, Please! These large bloomers produce new flowers each day, and lend to giving your landscpae or container gardens a tropical feel with a hardy plant that will come back each year. Look for variteies like "Midnight Marvel", "Luna" varieites, and "Texas Star".
Purslane and Portulaca: Hot weather loving annuals like purslane and portulaca are favorite selections for summer. These tough, sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants push our vibrantly hued blooms even through our hottest days. Great for borders, containers and hanging baskets.
Herbs: Warm weather herbs like lavender, rosemary, oregano, and basil can be enjoyed throughout the summer. look through the many varieties of each of these herbs and take a whiff to better help you choose your favorite. Herbs are useful in the kitchen, but many also provide a great nectar source for pollinators. Get one for you and one for them!
Citrus is Here: Second rounds of citrus have arrived. Persian limes, Meyer lemons and more have been restocked. Citrus should be grown in containers for the first 3-4 years. Get our citrus growing guide here.
Water Plants/Pond Plants: Beautify your ponds and areas of your landscape without sufficient drainage. Water plants not only help create a gorgeous oasis, but they can actually help slow the growth of algae, and if you have fish in your pond, they help shade and protect them from predators. Learn more here and get list of our latest arrivals.
Salvias: Tis the season of blooming salvias. You just can't go wrong when you include these tried and true options in your gardens. We have an astounding number of varieties to choose from that range in colors and sizes. Salvias bloom spring through fall, for multiple season interest.Â
Summer Perennial Color: Canna, Hardy Hibiscus, Pride of Barbados and more bring bright, vibrant color to the hot summer days. These colorful plants thrive in hot weather when many other perennials decline in blooms.
Succulents and Houseplants: We get a refresh on our succulent and houseplant selections in spring so make sure you are visiting often to catch all the new arrivals when they head in.
