Food for Our Hummingbirds!
Whether your hummingbirds are just passing through or they’re residents to our area, you can be sure they’re hungry! Hummingbirds are most attracted to orange & red blooming plants with tubular blooms. From our observation, one of their favorites in our area is the Firecracker Plant, which blooms spring, summer and fall as long as […]
Too Much Rain?
We’ve had abundant, much needed rain this past week! Soils are well hydrated. There may be issues with too much rain with the forecast of more tropical downpours coming over the next few days. If you have any concerns about water coming into the house or garage, you have a little time to act preventatively. […]
Now That’s Some Good Food!
Growing food is all the trend as farmers markets, farm to table restaurants, and the phrase “locally grown” gives credit that the food will be the freshest available! But to grow your own? Even better! Fall is about the best time to grow food and especially true if you are new to South Texas gardening. […]
Planning Your Perfect Landscape
What can a well-planned landscape do for you? First it gives you a place to retreat from hectic daily schedules. Studies confirm the benefits of getting outside at least fifteen minutes daily. Second, it gives you additional space to cook, dine, entertain, exercise, listen to music, play games, or watch a movie. Third it adds […]
Is it time to start your veggies? You bet!
It’s the best time to plant your early fall veggies and herbs! Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, and zucchini have plenty of time to produce a nice harvest. Fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, thyme, mint and cilantro will love the upcoming weather. Don’t forget to help your plants thrive! Mix Nature’s Blend Compost with your soil. […]
Looking For New Plants, New Ideas, New Solutions At Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Show!
As gardeners, we know you want the most up to date solutions and newest plant varieties that will thrive in our part of South Texas. That’s why we make a point to attend the Texas Nursery Landscape Association Expo held every August. We have attended for 40 years; since we opened! James Gill served on […]
Ready, Set, Get Your Garden Going!
Yes, it is time to begin preparing the vegetable gardens for your tomatoes and peppers! Work in Cotton Burr compost or Natures Blend to enrich your garden for the new season. A good dose of Espoma Bio Tone containing mycorrhizae worked into the soil before planting will help to develop a strong deep root system […]
More on Whitefly
Last week James and I were visiting some friends of ours, Anita & Rolf Nelson, also in the garden center business. They own Nelson’s Water Gardens in Katy, Texas. Anita reads our blogs and read what we recommended for whitefly. She shared with me their way of controlling whitefly in the garden, organically. They spread […]
My Sunshine Flower!
I get my green thumb from my sweet, sweet grandma. She was an avid organic gardener long before the term was coined. Her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens mesmerized me and instilled a love and wonder for the beauty of nature within my soul. I bet she chuckles in heaven, accepting that I am usually […]
Whitefly, Oh My!
Saturday morning, I went out into my cutting garden to harvest some fresh zinnia and sunflower blooms for our home. Upon touching the stems, I was immediately swarmed with whitefly. Whiteflies are small flying insects that resemble gnats. They are especially noticeable when you brush up against an infested plant – they fly out in […]
What A Stark Contrast!
What a stark contrast! The owners of these three homes in Denver, one next to the other, each have a very different look. The home on the bottom has grass, but it is dead due to a faulty irrigation system. The home on top has grass with irrigation. Kind of boring, and getting to be […]
Easy and Spectacular… Bromeliads!
I was blown away by the bromeliads that came in our last order from Florida. I wasn’t shopping for anything new but couldn’t resist their breathtaking beauty. Sometimes you’re only window shopping, and then, presto! – you walk out with something new. I thought, “wow, this is pretty, but how do I take care of […]
Bees In Action At Gill’s!
Because we have a lot of flowers and reservoirs of water at Gill’s, we also have a wonderfully large population of butterflies, dragonflies and bees. This past 4th of July, I walked into our accounting office and found 8 bees buzzing around our ceiling fluorescent lights. I had never seen so many bees in our […]
A Little Gem & Generous Gift!
We were walking with our family in West Seattle on Harbor Avenue, looking across Puget Sound to downtown Seattle. The esplanade opposite the water was lined with multi-level, concrete condominiums, I’m sure stacked as high as ordinances would allow. And then we came upon this little gem in the middle of all that concrete! What […]
Mosquito Solutions
With all the recent rains, mosquitoes are here. First of all, remove any sources of standing water (that’s where they breed). For your favorite birdbath, use Mosquito Bits in the shaker, for larger ponds or ditches, Mosquito Dunks, both totally safe for birds and frogs. Mosquito Beater hose-end (Permethrin) is an easy spray to kill […]
A Few More Summer Tips
If your watering hose is in the sun, make sure to let the water run through for a little while before watering your plants. Hot hoses make for hot water! Caladiums last longer if you pinch off the bloom stalks, which are always great for bouquets. If your tomatoes or cucumbers remind you of Jack […]
Two Sprinklers, One Water Faucet!
Water! It’s a vital part of having a healthy lawn and landscape. Rain is always our best source of water but since summer is here and rain is scarce, I want to show you a little trick I learned. Personally, I love to hand water with a hose, watering pots and flowerbeds, playing with […]
Is Your Lawn and Landscape Prepared for Summer?
Watering slow and deep but not too often is the key to a strong and deep root system. By contrast, frequent, short watering encourages roots to stay shallow, in a zone that dries out faster. Texas A&M recommends applying one inch of water once a week or less, on your chosen watering day. You can […]
Crape Myrtle Choices For South Texas!
There are many different varieties of Crape Myrtles but a limited number that thrive in South Texas. With the proper cultivar and proper placement, they will provide color and form to your landscape for many years. They do love the sun and need a half a day of sunlight or more. All of the below […]
Texas Grape Rootstock Saves French Vineyards!
Wine production seems to have started in the upper regions of the Middle East, i.e. Armenia, Iran, Turkey, and as the ages went by, continued on to Greece and then Rome, in a big way. The major importance of wine to the Romans caused wine production to spread, around the second and first centuries B.C., […]
Bee Friendly!
You may have asked yourself at some point in your botanical endeavors, what makes the plant world go around, especially for blooming plants? Bees are the answer, and are undeniably the most important insect on the planet! They allow us to enjoy all the bounty of our vegetable garden, the bounty of our fruit bearing […]
Lacebugs on Lantana
Are your lantana looking rusty brown like a fungus has attacked them? Well it’s not a fungus it’s a lace bug. These are common this time of year to attack lantanas leaving them looking ugly and half dead. This problem is easily fixed by pruning back the ugly plant either one third to half way […]
Hamelia (aka Firebush): Another Winning Landscape Plant!
Left: Hamelia Patens; Center: Lime Sizzler Hamelia What a great diverse shrub for the landscape. Super easy to grow, drought tolerant, and they are another hummingbird favorite! Firebush comes in 3 different varieties. Hamelia Patens grows to 6-8 feet tall and wide with reddish leaves and red-orange tubular flowers. Compact Hamelia grows to 4-5 feet […]
Bugs Bugs Everywhere!
You would think with our cold winter, snow and 2 freezes in the 20’s all the insects would have frozen. But no, there seems to be an explosion of nature’s critters this spring. Hot weather insects have started early. Aphids on anything and everything, spider mites are in abundance on roses, angel trumpets, hibiscus, junipers […]
Success with Periwinkles (aka Vinca!)
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it is finally periwinkle time. Periwinkles are a great annual that thrive in our hot summers and keep going into the fall. My mother has a periwinkle hanging basket my sister gave her last summer that stills looks great!! An irritating issue with periwinkles is they can get […]
New Tree Do’s & Don’ts
Do plant the tree at the right depth, with the top of the root ball as high or slightly higher than surrounding soil. Do eliminate competition from lawn by clearing the grass out a minimum of 18″ (more is better) from the trunk and keeping the cleared area mulched. Don’t “volcano mulch” the trunk of your new tree, 2″ […]
Purple Knight Alternanthera – another one of Sally’s favorites!
We planted the Purple Knight Alternanthera, in the Joseph Coat family, under our Texas Sabal Palms out front of our home on Catalina Street. It has proven its worth to me! It takes wind and sun, gives a pretty contrast to green lawn with it’s burgundy foliage, doesn’t have any major insect or fungus challenges, […]
A Letter from Bob
“Good morning, my name is Bob. I have been coming to Gill’s since moving to Corpus 5 years ago. Every time we come into the store, my wife does the shopping, and I go straight back to the tree with the GIANT wind chime, sit on the bench, and dream of the day I could […]
Caterpillar Alert
I have had several customers bring me Tussock Moth Caterpillars they found munching on their oak tree leaves. The creamy white hairs on the caterpillar are long and bristle-like and spread out in tufts down the sides. Two long, sharp black pencil like hairs protrude near the front and rear and these hairs are connected […]
Garden Treats For Your Family Time
With Passover starting Friday & Easter this Sunday, many will be gathering with family & friends to eat, play games and visit. Wonderful times! We’ve filled our store with beautiful blooming annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and tubs of flowers for last minute “dress up” your garden for the holiday! Come see us this Friday & […]
JUNE BUGS EVERYWHERE!
Did you know grubworms come from June bugs? Many folks are reporting seeing June bugs all over the porch since the first of March. They are making their mating flight to lay eggs, hatch grubs and feed off the roots of your grass. Once you begin seeing them you wait 5-6 weeks before you treat. […]
With The Spring Flush Comes Insects!
Are you challenged with caterpillars, leafminers or whitefly every year? On your bougainvillea, hibiscus, ash or oak trees? If so, now’s the time to apply Bayer Tree & Shrub Drench. Be careful though, not to use on your herbs, veggies & fruit trees. Another great drench and less expensive, Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect […]
St. Augustine Turf Grass: Varieties We Sell & Their Characteristics
Floratam Pro- Good drought tolerance, better disease tolerance, vigorous growth quick to heal damage and resist weeds Con- Less shade tolerant than some varieties, less tolerant of some weed killers, less resistant to severe freeze (not a factor this far south), most coarse in texture TamStar Pro- Said to have good drought, disease, cold, and […]
Birds, Butterflies, and Bees
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Be Proactive Against Pests by Being Dormant
Spring is upon us once again and with that comes the flush of new growth followed by the awakening of hungry insects! One good product to help keep your new young foliage beautiful this spring is All Seasons Horticultural & Dormant Spray Oil. Dormant Oil is an easy and organic way of deterring pests by suffocating out […]
Grape Soda Pop Delight!
Driving around town, one surely has noticed the purple blooming trees and if you were within nose shot, their fragrance would make you think of grape soda pop hanging from their branches. Meet Texas Mountain Laurel -Sophora secundiflora. This native large shrub or small tree has taken center stage all over South Texas landscapes. They […]
Does Your Lawn Look as Bad as Mine?
Wow! Snow and 2 hard freezes has really hurt my lawn. The only thing growing are the weeds. The weather is now warm enough, but not quite sunny enough to spray your Weed b Gon Spray. Weed killer sprays will work their best with sunshine and no rain. Be sure to check the forecast to […]
Time For Tomatoes!
Tomatoes are by far the most sought-after fruit in the country, and we are lucky to have two growing seasons to enjoy their goodness! It’s time to get your spring tomatoes planted and we’ve got a great selection from cherry to beefsteak slicers. The list below describes our varieties available. Tomatoes need good sun for […]
My Lawn Has A Weed Explosion!
Even though your lawn has filled with weeds it is not too late to apply a pre-emergent. The weeds you have now will put on a flower and drop seeds to sprout more weeds. A pre-emergent will not kill the existing weeds but will prevent more from sprouting. Broadleaf Weed Control with Gallery is recommended […]
Tips for Indoor Gardening
We had a great garden talk last Saturday about plants for the indoors from Margaret Hicks, owner of Charlie Cook Associates in Dallas. Below are some of her top tips and picks. Margaret recommends talking to them, not loving them to death with too much water and fertilizer. Most indoor plants can go 2 to […]
Freeze Damage on Your Plumeria, Crown of Thorns, or Desert Rose?
Lots of folks will find freeze damage on some of their favorite tropical blooming succulents. Neglecting these damaged plants may not mean the end of them, but most of us are itching to do something to help them! I have seen frozen plumeria tips shrivel, dry up, and then drop off, replaced by new tips […]
Looking for the Best… Always!
About this time of year, every year, we visit our Texas plant growers. This year we took them Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, as a thank you for shipping us their best grade A plants! While at the growing grounds we drive the fields with our sales rep, looking at new plant varieties and […]
Freeze? No Problem!
The last few months have given us a roller coaster ride of weather events. Freezes, snow, record wind chills, sleet; winter has been much like…winter. We are all itching to get outside and start our gardening but perhaps a little leery of planting.
Thank Goodness for Our “Numbers People”!
No, numbers aren’t the most glamorous part of a successful garden center, restaurant or sporting goods store. It’s the plants, food and surf boards. That’s why we shop in those stores, but that’s only one of the reasons why those stores continue to thrive! A very important part of the success of a business is […]
Freeze Alert! (January 2-3, 2018)
Looks like we will be seeing some cold temperatures, probably upper 20’s, on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Having already been through some cold snaps this winter, your plants should have already slowed their metabolism, making them more cold tolerant. Lantanas and experanzas already have a lot of brown leaves, and a few more won’t hurt, and they both need […]
Myer Lemons: Best Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe
This year for Christmas we mailed 9 boxes of Myer lemons to family & friends around the country with our favorite lemon yogurt cake recipe. The Myer lemon is native to China and is a cross between a true lemon and mandarin orange. We have 2 Myer lemon trees growing at my family’s home, producing […]
Joey’s Patio Cheer!
Joey, who works with us at Gill’s, wanted some color on his front porch to greet visitors. He lives in an apartment so space is limited. He loves purple and loves Violas because they remind him of happy faces so his container included Mona Lavender (a good base background plant), Sorbet Mix Violas and Dusty […]
Fun Time at The San Antonio Botanical Gardens!
Sally and I recently tripped up to “San Antone” to celebrate my sister Marie’s 70th. So much to see and do, but since all three of us are “plant people”, I think the highlight of the trip for all of us (besides the cake, of course) was the San Antonio Botanical Garden. We have been […]
Brilliant Blooms with Geraniums!
We just received a nice selection of geraniums for last minute planting in your garden for the holidays! Ours are the zonal “Fantasia” variety with large ball shaped clusters of flowers and rings on their leaves. These geraniums are known to be compact and very hardy. Originally from South Africa, geraniums like part sun to […]
Weather Notice – December 7, 2017
We have lots of calls coming in about how this cold weather will affect plants. Winter is here, but the results won’t be too brutal for most. Some areas of the Coastal Bend are forecast to see a light freeze, and some not. If temperatures stay above low 30’s: Some tender house plants, such as […]
Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias come in lots of colors and sizes, but all love to be kept in indirect light and very moist. Place inside, in front of a window and away from heaters and vents, or on the porch away from direct light. A good way to keep watered by placing a few ice cubes on the […]
Giving Thanks For a Family of Gardeners!
We have customers of all ages. Maybe two of our youngest gardeners, very active gardeners, are brother and sister Kai & Isla. Kai is a third grader and Isla a first grader, both attending Windsor Park Elementary. It’s no surprise, they’ve grown up watching their parents and grandparents garden. And it seems they all love […]
How To Get Your Christmas Cactus To Bloom!
My Christmas Cactus from last year is nice & healthy but not a bud on it. To force blooming, move the pot into a dark spot, like a closet, for 12 hours a day and then out in good light for 12 hours. Fertilize with a water soluble fertilizer like Hasta Gro or Miracle Gro […]
Holiday Goodies Are Coming In!!
We know it’s still early November, but we couldn’t resist! You have to see all the cute cute holiday decor we have coming in… happy (almost) holidays!!
Got Lawn Weeds?
Now is the time of year to attack those unwanted weeds in the lawn. First, fertilize the lawn in October to mid-November while the grass is still actively growing. Water in well. Next spread your pre-emergent. The pre-emergent is a granule that prevents weed seeds from germinating. We carry two different ones depending on the […]
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Lawn Care
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Veggies, Fruits, & Herbs
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Oak Tree Caterpillars (October, 2017)
Oak Tree Caterpillars Be on the look-out for oak tree caterpillars in your oak trees. They cluster together in large groups feeding on the leaves of your trees or you may notice poop under your tree (on your patio or walk.) They can be killed with Thuricide sprayed onto the leaves or with Spinosad. If your […]
Tips for Preserving Herbs
“Many herbs are easily preserved by drying, and hold their flavor well when dry. Simply cut a handful of stems and rubber band them or tie them together with a piece of string, then hang them upside down in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with good air circulation…” Continue Reading […]
Watch Out for Sod Webworms in Lawns
Have you noticed little white moths flying in the grass as you water? Perhaps a flock a birds pecking in the lawn? Both of these could be a sign of sod webworms. These tiny little green worms eat your grass blades down leaving the brown thatch beneath visible giving the appearance of a dead patch. […]
Our Staff is What You Like Best!
Back in May, we invited you to tell us what you like most about Gill’s. Of the 405 responses, 294 said that what you like most is our people!
Top Five Tips for a Beautiful Fall Lawn
1. Fertilize in Fall. It’s great to fertilize in spring, and again early summer, but fall fertilization is probably the most important of all, and the most neglected. September 15 to November 15 application makes the nutrients available while the roots are still active. This will result in better turf density (and so fewer weeds), stronger […]
Best Timing For Popular Fall Veggies
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Boston Beautiful!
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Nasturtiums – Super Pretty & Easy! (Yummy too!)
It’s always fun and rewarding to find those plants that take care of themselves with just a little help from your hands. Say hello to nasturtiums! This simple edible is one of my all time favorites to sow from seed. The foliage is vibrant green and reminds me of small living Frisbees rambling around a […]
It’s Time to Fertilize for Fall
Anytime between mid-September to mid-November is prime time to fertilize the lawn, trees, shrubs, vines and groundcovers. Fertilizing while it is still warm is best because plants are still in their active growing season and taking up the nutrients provided. Once the weather starts cooling down plants begin going into dormancy and therefore are not […]
Hummer Update!
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a local gardener shared these words regarding the hummingbird migration that is beginning now. We are passing them along to you. Good advice….thank you Trisha! “Howdy y’all! Just wanted to ask y’all to remind your gardeners that the hummingbirds are already arriving down here (we gained several the […]
Impatiens Update for Fall
Impatiens have been a favorite fall, winter, early spring blooming plant, but the Impatiens walleriana variety we have most commonly sold has developed a problem. Downy mildew has affected walleriana in other areas of the country for a few years now, and last year showed up in Texas gardens. At this time, no treatments are […]
Help For Your Storm-Damaged Landscape
Plants have thrived through hurricanes and worse for around 500 million years. Most of your plants will come back fine, and for those you lose, something new will grow, with a little help from you. Don’t worry too much about wind-damaged foliage, it will be replaced by pretty and efficient new leaves. Some plants that […]
Garden Guide: Tomato Varieties
This guide describes the tomatoes we carry, number of days to harvest (yum!), whether they produce all at once or over a period of time and what disease resistances they have. Hopefully this will help you select the best tomato variety for you! (click to expand/download!) -Debbie
New! Grape Tomato ‘Ruby Crush’
We are excited about a new tomato variety arriving at our store this week….check it out! “This new grape tomato variety is blazing a new trail in the tomato world! It works well in a container, shines in the field, and the sweetly, acidic fruit resists cracking. Unlike other determinate grape varieties, Ruby Crush offer […]
Weather Alert: Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid Possible Flooding
We are likely to get some rain starting Thursday from this tropical wave. It might be a little, or it might be a lot. If you have any concerns about water coming into the house or garage, you have a little time to act preventatively. Make sure there are no impediments to flow! I have […]
Why Botanical Interests is Our Favorite Seed Company
Over the years we have tried different seed companies and have found Botanical Interests to be our favorite. Being family owned and operated, we share a common goal of inspiring and educating gardeners. Botanical Interests carry the highest quality seed available and their seed packets are designed to give you the information you need to […]
Summer Watering 101
“I can’t possibly water enough. This summer must be hotter than last summer.” I don’t think our summers have gotten hotter, but as I age, I do not handle the heat as well. Most plants that grow in South Texas, on the other hand, love our heat and humidity. Crape Myrtles, Esperanza, Bougainvillea and Firebush […]
Bee Food!
Dennis Gray with the Coastal Bend Beekeeper’s Association reminded us this week that Texas Sage plants are one of our local bees main source of food this time of year. Some of the cultivars we carry are Greencloud Texas Sage, Desperado Sage, Silverado Sage & Rio Bravo Sage. Debbie just ordered some more in the […]
Root Bound Plant? Tease or Cut Roots Before Planting
If a plant is root-bound, take a moment to tease or cut roots before planting.
What can I do about those sprouts under my oak tree?
There are almost never seedlings growing from acorns. If there were, you would be able to pull them up easily. What you see are sprouts from the roots of the existing tree; therefore, you do not want to spray a herbicide on them in an attempt to eliminate the sprouts for you will hurt the […]
Mealybugs Are Here!
Mealybugs are here! Look on the tips, stems, and undersides of the leaves for these white insects clustered together. If they go unnoticed for a short period of time , they will produce a protective cottony barrier over their bodies to protect themselves. Many times we hear “I have a white fungus on my plants”. […]
Not Too Hot For Poinciana!
It can be challenging to find the right plants for a hot, dry, summer in South Texas. One of my favorites is known by most of us as Poinciana (Caesalpinia). That’s a common name for a large group of blooming shrubs and trees found throughout most tropical, subtropical, and desert regions around the world. Some […]
Crape Myrtle Season
It’s a wonder to watch crape myrtles go from ordinary to extraordinary in what seems a matter of days. Look down most neighborhood streets to find a multitude of white, pinks, reds, and purples high above homes. Crapes are a beautiful long lived addition to your landscape. They are cold hardy, great color for summer; […]
Does Your Jatropha Have Soft Scale?
Take a close look at the stems and leaves of your Jatropha. Do you see large white clumps of soft scale? This insect begins along the stems looking like a pale yellow goo. After a day or two the yellow soft scale produces a white cotton covering to protect itself from insecticides and predators. Insecticidal […]
Talking Plants
I was recently speaking with a customer and a co-worker regarding mycorrhizal fungi and it’s benefits. This reminded me of a documentary I saw on PBS that mentioned a field of clover that was connected via a “Wood Wide Web” of fungi threads called mycelium that stretched over 5 miles! These long thin threads of […]
Top Tips for Summer Success
We all know how hard you’ve worked to have a beautiful landscape. Now how do you keep it thriving and surviving the summer heat? Here are some of our top tips for keeping everyone happy and healthy: Water….we need it and so do your plants. Water in the morning or evening before 10am or after […]
Quick Easy Summer Color!
A couple of weeks ago I grabbed some hot pink Samba portuluca, orange profusion zinnias, purple angelonia, and purple gomphrena (some of my favorites), planted them in two large pots by the pool and 2 weeks later they are grown in and gorgeous! Right now is a great time to plant annuals that thrive in […]
Current Lawn Irrigation Guidelines From The City
Update: The city’s current irrigation guidelines limit watering to once a week, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 am, using a sprinkler or sprinkler system. Hand watering can still be done at anytime. On the heavy clay soil that most of us “enjoy” in the Coastal Bend, a long and slow watering once […]
My Dad, Mr. Roy M. Munroe
Shortly after graduating from the University of Texas, I began dating a handsome young man, our very own James Gill. Months after we started dating, we got the idea (from one of James’ friends, honestly) of starting a landscape business. I went to my parents and told them of our plans. The looks on their […]
Positively Charged
Have you ever wondered why everything looks so green after a thunderstorm? The air in the atmosphere is 78% nitrogen. Plants require nitrogen to grow, but are unable to absorb the nitrogen in the atmosphere until a lightning storm. A lightning bolt contains up to a billion volts of electricity, and that enormous blast of […]
Mosquitoes In Your Garden
With all the recent rains, mosquitoes are here. First of all, remove any sources of standing water (that’s where they breed). For your favorite birdbath, use Mosquito Bits in the shaker, for larger ponds or ditches, Mosquito Dunks, both totally safe for birds and frogs. We have several ways to kill, control and repel them. Mosquito […]
How do I keep my plants looking healthy and blooming through our summers?
Proper watering is key to keeping your plants looking good in the summer. The best time to water is early in the morning so they are well hydrated going through the heat of the day. Keeping your plants fed is also very important this time of year. Nutrients are leached out faster in the hot […]