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Monthly Garden Guides

Video Tips

How to Repair Dead Patches in Your Lawn

March 9, 2017

Dead patches in your grass? James shares tips on plugging […]

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Freeze Alert

January 6, 2017

We’re getting our first freeze tonight. It shouldn’t be too […]

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Winter Weather Freeze Protection

December 8, 2016

We’re having a cold spell tonight, but it’s not too […]

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Yucky Whitefly

December 8, 2016

Not flies, not moths, whitefly are about the size of […]

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Watch: Brown Patch Fungus

November 10, 2016

Watch this video from James to help you identify & […]

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How to Trim Your Mums for a Second Bloom

November 3, 2016

Don’t give up on your mums before they’ve had a […]

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Gardening Blog Archive

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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The Gill’s Guide to Fall Veggie Gardening

September 5, 2024

The slow, soaking rains this week followed by slightly cooler temps make for […]

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Top 7 Gardening Must-Do’s for September 2024

August 29, 2024

Fall planting season is here!! September is the best time to plant […]

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Set the Table for Hummingbirds!

August 22, 2024

It’s almost that magical time of year again when ruby-throated hummingbirds make […]

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URGENT: Plant Your Tomatoes & Peppers Now!

August 15, 2024

It sure feels like summer outside, but in order for fall tomatoes […]

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Greenhouse Discovery in the Wilds of New Mexico

August 6, 2024

There really is something to being a creature of habit. Oftentimes James […]

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Top 6 Gardening Must Do’s for August 2024

August 1, 2024

Temperatures may not feel like it yet, but it’s time to start […]

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Magical Powers of Mulch!

July 24, 2024

We all know that fresh mulch is like a fresh coat of […]

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3 of Our Fav Nativars!

July 18, 2024

What’s a nativar? Simply put, it’s a plant that has been cultivated […]

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