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Video Tips

Wyatt’s Planting Basics [VIDEO]

March 18, 2021

Since the freeze, we’ve all been busy cleaning up, waiting […]

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Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]

March 11, 2021

Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]

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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]

February 25, 2021

Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the […]

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Freeze Remedy: How to Save Philodendrons

February 23, 2021
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Freeze Remedy: Initial Assessments

February 23, 2021
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Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening

February 11, 2021

You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]

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Gardening Blog Archive

Happy Thanksgiving from the Gill’s Fam to Yours!

November 27, 2024

We’re thankful to get to do what we do! Thank you for […]

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Christmas Trees are Here + Care Tips

November 20, 2024

We’re happy to report that Christmas trees are here and they look….AMAZING!! […]

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Video: How to Grow Your Own Onions!

November 14, 2024

Onions are here!! November is our ideal time to plant onions here […]

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Top 6 Gardening Must-Do’s in November 2024

November 6, 2024

Now it’s finally starting to feel like Fall! November in South Texas…one […]

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Garden Talk: Texas Native Trees with Mike Montgomery – This Saturday, 11/2!

October 30, 2024

Garden Talk this Saturday at 10 a.m. here at Gill’s! Join Mike […]

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Kids Pumpkin Painting Day – This Saturday!

October 24, 2024

In honor of National Pumpkin Day, we invite the kids to come […]

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What’s Goin’ On with my Lawn?

October 16, 2024

We’ve been getting a ton of lawn questions spanning all sorts of […]

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Kids Wildflower Seed Ball Party This Saturday!

October 9, 2024

Bring the kids this Saturday, October 12th any time from 10am-2pm to […]

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Top 5 Gardening Must-Dos for October 2024

October 2, 2024

Fall is OUR ABSOLUTE BEST TIME for planting veggies, trees, flowers, and […]

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Garden Talk: Native Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants with Wyatt Page – This Saturday, 9/28!

September 24, 2024

Garden talks are back! Are you considering planting more natives that thrive […]

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Time to Fertilize + Medina Day at Gill’s!

September 19, 2024

Fall is here and it’s time to fertilize lawns, trees, and blooming […]

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Kicking Off Fall 2024 Events & Talks at Gill’s!

September 12, 2024

We’re gearing up for lots of fun talks and events this Fall, […]

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