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Magnificent and Mystical Baobab Trees of Madagascar

August 20, 2020

Six years ago, my wife Sally and I traveled to Madagascar, a […]

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Gills’ Soil Recipe for Raised Garden Beds

August 13, 2020

Raised beds are great for veggie, herb, and flower gardening. Benefits include […]

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Important Tips for Keeping Your Landscape Storm-Ready

July 30, 2020

Now that we’ve weathered our first big storm this season, we’re cleaning […]

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Summer Succulent Tips

July 23, 2020

Summertime is a great time for succulents. We’ve got a big selection […]

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Watch Out for These 3 Summer Lawn Pests

July 16, 2020

In the past few weeks, lots of customers have been bringing us […]

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Saharan Dust – Bad for Your Plants?

July 2, 2020

From 10,000 to 5000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was wet, green, […]

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Summer Garden Transition – Keep Something Growing!

June 25, 2020

It’s transition time for South Texas backyard farmers. It’s good to remove […]

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Pro Tips for Potting Plants

June 18, 2020

The Potting Shed is up and running at Gill’s, so we thought […]

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Crucial Watering Tips for South Texas Summer

June 11, 2020

Summer heat is here, and proper watering is crucial for good plant […]

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Effective Natural Solutions for Repelling Mosquitoes

June 4, 2020

Recent rains are WONDERFUL for our gardens and landscapes, but they also […]

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Protect Garden-Friendly Creatures

May 21, 2020

On occasion, we hear new gardeners (kids and adults) being fearful of […]

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Easy to Grow, Happy in Your Home – Zinnias!

May 14, 2020

As a young girl, I loved going out into the garden and […]

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Better than your average email.

The Gill Garden News

Sign up for the Gill Garden News, our weekly e-newsletter! Each Thursday at 6pm, you’ll receive the Garden News direct to your inbox, packed with a weekly gardening blog, garden tips, weekly in-store specials, updates about events, and lots more.