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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

Steps You Need to Take to Help Your Damaged Plants and Lawn

February 26, 2021

Our first reaction to make it all better is to water our […]

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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]

February 25, 2021

Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the Big Freeze […]

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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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Freeze Remedy – Stage 1

February 18, 2021

Over the next few weeks, we will be addressing the freeze damage […]

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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 any container! […]

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Pre-Spring Weed Explosion – Act Now, Less Work Later!

January 28, 2021

They’re coming – weeds! Due to our relatively warm Winter and recent […]

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TONE Up Your Garden with Our Favorite Organic Plant Food

January 21, 2021

Plant fertilizers are much like food for us, the healthier the meal, […]

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Don’t Forget to Feed Your Citrus Trees!

January 14, 2021

We’re lucky in South Texas to be able to add citrus trees […]

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James’ Tips for Preventing Winter Lawn Fungus

December 17, 2020

Brown patch/Large patch fungus and Take-all Root Rot (TARR) are two unwelcome […]

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Care Tips for Classic Holiday Plants

December 10, 2020

We love this time of year here in the garden center, and […]

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From Garden Passion to Community Giving

November 25, 2020

I’ve admired BJ and Michael’s home for years. It’s a beautiful Santa […]

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