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Best Tips for Planting Trees this FallTrees, shrubs, and perennials get a great bonus when planted in Fall. South Texas enjoys relatively warm soil temperatures through Fall and Winter, and cooler air temperatures direct the new ... September 19, 2019
How to Fuel Your Hungry HummingbirdsIf you spend any time outdoors and have anything blooming red, there’s a good chance you’ve got hummingbirds buzzing around. It’s that time of year when hummers begin their migratory ... September 11, 2019
Weird and Wild Conversation Plants at Gill’s!Are you looking for a conversation plant? Something out of the ordinary? Well check out these weird and wild plants to spark a conversation with all your plant friends! Dwarf ... July 18, 2019
Unique Port A History: The Farley Boat PlantersOn Mother’s Day, James and I got up before the sun to head to the beach to catch some early morning waves at Packery. After an hour or so, as ... June 27, 2019
Best Tips for Planting Trees this FallTrees, shrubs, and perennials get a great bonus when planted in Fall. South Texas enjoys relatively warm soil temperatures through Fall and Winter, and cooler air temperatures direct the new ... September 19, 2019
How to Fuel Your Hungry HummingbirdsIf you spend any time outdoors and have anything blooming red, there’s a good chance you’ve got hummingbirds buzzing around. It’s that time of year when hummers begin their migratory ... September 11, 2019
Weird and Wild Conversation Plants at Gill’s!Are you looking for a conversation plant? Something out of the ordinary? Well check out these weird and wild plants to spark a conversation with all your plant friends! Dwarf ... July 18, 2019
Unique Port A History: The Farley Boat PlantersOn Mother’s Day, James and I got up before the sun to head to the beach to catch some early morning waves at Packery. After an hour or so, as ... June 27, 2019
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 ... November 21, 2019
Burr Oak – an Awesome South Texas TreeThe Burr Oak is one of the fastest-growing and largest of all the Oaks in Texas. Aside from Cottonwoods, Burr Oaks are the only deciduous tree in Texas that can ... October 10, 2019
Staff Pick: Stacy’s Monarch ButterfliesI’m usually hard at work in the accounting office here at Gill’s, but I’m the first one outside to greet a new truck of plants to pick things to try ... May 30, 2019
Staff Picks: Wyatt’s Vitex TreeAs we get into summertime, there are quite a few blooming plants that have yet to show their color. When I first moved into my apartment, I always wondered what ... May 16, 2019
A Sure Lift to the SpiritsEven 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 ... December 19, 2019
Tips For Beautiful FlowersAs the Fall season comes around, so does a breath of new flowers to plant. Annuals like Impatiens, Violas, Begonia, Petunias, Snapdragons, & Lobelia are some local favorites. Warm days ... September 25, 2019
It’s Time for Paperwhites & Amaryllis!It's time to think about getting your fall bulbs. Amaryllis is one of the easiest bulbs to grow that will bloom for you year after year. They can be planted in ... November 15, 2018
Plant Flowers Now For Winter WOW!We’ve finally had some great sunshine! So, with the time change this weekend and cooler temps, it’s the best time to get your fall and winter flowers planted. Planting now ... November 1, 2018
