Gardening Tips
Are Chewing Insects Destroying Your Garden?
You’ll figure out if you have a chewing insects problem by being observant in your garden. Look high, look low, and leave no leaf unturned. Most insects don’t hide in plain sight. You might even have to look for them at night to catch them. Today we’re honing in on...
Successfully Growing Citrus in Containers
Citrus is a big draw here in Texas. Who doesn't enjoy a slice of lemon wedged on their refreshing glass of iced tea? Who doesn't love the unmistakeable scent of citrus bursting from orange slices after a well-played soccer game. Citrus is synonymous with fresh. It's...
Spring and Summer Vegetables: Troubleshooting Tips for Success
It's easy to get excited about spring vegetables when you visit Rainbow Gardens this time of year. A huge variety of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and more are displayed, in hopes they'll be picked and offered a home in your vegetable garden. We've offered you...
February Gardening Tips To Get Ready For Spring
The spring gardening season will be here before we know it, so today we’re sending out a few reminders to be prepared for it. Make sure you come to our Spring Clean Up seminars this month with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension...
Spring Roses: Reminders for Success!
Roses and springtime go together like peanut butter and jelly. Our nurseries have the best rose selections of the year during spring. We also open up our event schedule in spring with seminars on roses because we know it's the time of year to get moving on important...
Weed Prevention, Control and Treatment
Weed control is usually high on the to-do list for spring gardeners here in San Antonio. While a regular schedule of fertilizing your turf can help immensely in choking out weeds, but sometimes extra help is needed for these pesky lawn invaders. Treatment for weed...
Spring Pruning for Roses: When, What, Why, How, and After
It’s rose pruning season! Our tips in today’s blog are specifically for bush/shrub type of roses that repeat bloom throughout the year. Roses that only bloom during spring (many climbers) should not be pruned until after they have finished their spring blooming...
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,...
Get Ready For “Red Snapper” the 2020 Rodeo Tomato!
The 2020 Rodeo Tomato has been announced and it is “Red Snapper”. How’s that for an enticing name? The rodeo tomato is chosen based on 2-3 year trials that test and compare around 20-40 tomato varieties. Rodeo tomatoes are measured against tried and true varieties...
