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
Kids Event this Saturday – Mr. Rogers’ Day of Kindness!
This Saturday, May 21, from 10am to 2pm, we are inviting kids […]
May Garden Guide
Plant Sunny areas: Zinnias, Periwinkles, Moss Rose, Purslane, Lantana, Blue Daze, False Heather, […]
Top 5 Must-Do’s for May 2022!
May means Mom’s Day, graduations, and more BBQs and family holidays outside! […]
Share a Little with the Caterpillars
We’re getting lots of calls and questions about caterpillars. They’re everywhere – […]
Enjoy Your Time with Family and Friends
Bea discovered earthworms in her garden with Nana Sally! Many of us […]
Top 5 Must Do’s for April!
April is here! We’re cruising right into a beautiful Spring – there’s […]
Bring on the Butterflies!
One of my favorite pastimes, in between planting, fertilizing, trimming, and mulching, […]
Flower Power – Tips for the Best Blooms
Nothing says Spring like planting flowers! Our South Texas climate gives us […]
Garden Talk This Saturday – Organic Vegetable Gardening with Wyatt Page
Growing food organically promotes life – you get delicious and rewarding veggies […]
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