James Gill had his annual Get Ready for Spring garden talk here at Gill’s last weekend. As always, it was a big hit – standing room only! In case you … Read More
Timing Is Everything!
Citrus Trees Fertilize your citrus NOW for more blooms, May/June for better fruit set, September/October for nutrients. This past year I fertilized our citrus only once in June – our … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for January 2020!
Welcome to 2020… it’s Leap Year! One more day to enjoy gardening! We’ve collected our top January to-do’s to keep your garden healthy and ready for a gorgeous Spring. Check … Read More
Grateful for 2019 and Excited for 2020!
We’re grateful for each other, our growers and suppliers, and most of all – YOU! We’re excited about 2020 and continuing to bring you the best. Happy Holidays and Happy … Read More
A Sure Lift to the Spirits
Even though I love flowers in the garden all year long, for sure Fall and Winter annuals are my favorite. I think it’s because they thrive in cooler temperatures (just … Read More
Quick Care Tips for Your Holiday Plants!
We love this time of year here in the garden center, and we want to make sure you get the very best out of your holiday favorites! So, we made … Read More
Top 5 Must-Do’s for December!
Lights are up, trees decorated, and our homes’ ready for the holidays. Now it’s time to step outside and enjoy Cardinals in bare trees, ripening citrus to pick and share, … Read More
Who Knew – Another South Texas Treasure at our Backdoor!
Our son Trevor flew in this week from the Northwest for a week of family time. One of his favorite pastimes in Portland, Oregon is disc golf. Who knew, Ingleside, … Read More
Treat For Take-All Patch In Lawns
If your lawn is showing symptoms of this disease (see last week’s blog), be sure you treat with Peat Moss now followed by using Natures’ Blend this Spring. If you … Read More
Christmas Trees Have Arrived!
We are so happy to report the first Christmas trees are here and…BEAUTIFUL! The garden center is already stocked with fresh-cut trees ranging from 3ft to 12ft, and the Gill’s … Read More