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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

Use the Recent Rain to Your Advantage – Maintain Depth Moisture!

August 18, 2022

Wow, that rain was an instant mood booster! Great news as we […]

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Time to Plant Your Fall Tomatoes and Peppers!

August 11, 2022

It may not feel like it yet, but Fall is coming! It’s […]

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Critical:  Water Your Mature Trees!

August 4, 2022

During current drought conditions, it is critical that you water your established, […]

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Top 6 Must Do’s This August

July 28, 2022

August is almost here! It’s time to start making the transition into […]

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Marie & Lanny Embrace Nature at Their Wimberley Home  

July 21, 2022

Two of our favorite people, Marie (James’ sister) and Lanny (our brother-in-law) […]

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Watch out for Chinch Bugs in Stressed Lawns

July 14, 2022

If you know you are watering well, but still see edges of […]

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Our Fav Low-Maintenance Houseplants

July 7, 2022

Are you interested in houseplants, but worried about keeping them looking their […]

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Top 5 Gardening Must-Do’s for July ’22

June 30, 2022

Lots of fun to be had this Summer – holidays, BBQs, weekend […]

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Plants that Love 90 and Above

June 23, 2022

South Texas Summer is here, officially! Stay cool and garden on! Some […]

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Local Gardener Spotlight – Mark Scott’s Exotic Zinnia Garden

June 16, 2022

Why does Mark Scott, community leader and eight-term city councilman, grow zinnias? […]

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Kids’ Garden Project Idea:  Plant Sunflower Seeds!

June 9, 2022

If you’re looking for a fun Summer garden project, planting sunflowers is […]

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June Garden Guide

June 1, 2022

We all know how hard you’ve worked to have a beautiful landscape. […]

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