Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Corpus Christi, TX Garden Center
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Printable Gardening Guides
Gardening Basics
- Bed Preparation
- Care for New Landscape
- Good Water Practice for Established Trees, Shrubs, and Lawns
- Infinity Fountains
- Lawn Care
- Planting Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
- Success with Trees
- Tree Trimming - Proper Branch Removal
- Tree Watering Guide - Anaqua, Desert Willow, Italian Cypress, Magnolia, Mesquite, Norfolk Pine, Palms, Pecan, Possum Haw, Red Bud, TX Mountain Laurel, Vitex, Wax Myrtle, Wild Olive
- Tree Watering Guide - Live Oak, Cedar Elm, Crape Myrtle, Fan Tex Ash, Bamboo, Yaupon Holly
Problem Solving
- Beneficial Insects
- Benefits of Compost and Mulch
- Freeze Protection
- Good Water Practice for Established Trees, Shrubs, and Lawns
- Grassburs in Your Turf
- Lawn Care
- Organic Pest Control: Mole Repellent
- Pet Friendly Gardening
- Weed Control Plan
- What to Do About These Sprouts Under My Oak Tree?
- Plants, The Perfect Rx For Clean Air
Planting Guides
- Annuals
- Annuals for Fall and Winter
- Annuals for Spring and Summer
- Azaleas
- Bromeliads
- Bulbs for Fall
- Bulbs for Spring
- Container Gardening
- Floratam Grass
- Fruit Trees
- Herbs
- Ivy
- Onions
- Planting Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
- Roses
- Succulents
- Success with Trees
- Tomato Varieties
- Tomatoes for Fall
- Tomatoes for Spring
- Vegetables in Containers
- Vegetables for Spring
- Vegetables for Fall
- Watergardens
Monthly Garden Guides
Video Tips
Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]
Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]
Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening
You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]
Gardening Blog Archive
Time to Plant Your Fall Tomatoes and Peppers!
It may not feel like it yet, but Fall is coming! It’s […]
Critical: Water Your Mature Trees!
During current drought conditions, it is critical that you water your established, […]
Top 6 Must Do’s This August
August is almost here! It’s time to start making the transition into […]
Marie & Lanny Embrace Nature at Their Wimberley Home
Two of our favorite people, Marie (James’ sister) and Lanny (our brother-in-law) […]
Watch out for Chinch Bugs in Stressed Lawns
If you know you are watering well, but still see edges of […]
Our Fav Low-Maintenance Houseplants
Are you interested in houseplants, but worried about keeping them looking their […]
Top 5 Gardening Must-Do’s for July ’22
Lots of fun to be had this Summer – holidays, BBQs, weekend […]
Plants that Love 90 and Above
South Texas Summer is here, officially! Stay cool and garden on! Some […]
Local Gardener Spotlight – Mark Scott’s Exotic Zinnia Garden
Why does Mark Scott, community leader and eight-term city councilman, grow zinnias? […]
Kids’ Garden Project Idea: Plant Sunflower Seeds!
If you’re looking for a fun Summer garden project, planting sunflowers is […]
Top 6 Must Do’s for June 2022
It’s time to transition our gardens as we leap into Summer! Here’s […]
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