Rainbow Gardens

  Summer is here and the pests have arrived. If you’ve ever walked out to your vegetable garden only to find aphids covering your peppers, squash bugs attacking your zucchini, or caterpillars chewing holes through your cabbage, you’re definitely not alone. The good news? Nature already has a solution. One of the easiest ways to reduce pest problems is by companion planting,...

For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that’s only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful landscapes are filled with colorful flowering perennials that thrive in our climate while using far less water than trad...

If you are a blue flower lover, today’s blog is specifically for you! Today we are comparing 3 varieties of salvia that all perform wonderfully here in San Antonio, Texas. These gorgeous salvias all produce abundant blue blooms, beckon to the pollinators, and require little maintenance in return for their spectacular displays. Ready to see which blue salvia, ‘Mysty’, Mystical’, ...

If there’s one thing that causes more houseplant problems than anything else, it’s watering. When our gardening friends are struggling with houseplant issues, oftentimes we just have to figure out if they’ve been giving their plants too little water or too much. While watering houseplants is a common struggle, the good news is it really doesn’t have to be all that complicated. O...