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
Wyatt’s Planting Basics [VIDEO]
Since the freeze, we’ve all been busy cleaning up, waiting […]
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Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]
Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]
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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]
Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the […]
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Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening
You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]
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Saharan Dust – Bad for Your Plants?
From 10,000 to 5000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was wet, green, […]
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Summer Garden Transition – Keep Something Growing!
It’s transition time for South Texas backyard farmers. It’s good to remove […]
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Pro Tips for Potting Plants
The Potting Shed is up and running at Gill’s, so we thought […]
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Crucial Watering Tips for South Texas Summer
Summer heat is here, and proper watering is crucial for good plant […]
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Effective Natural Solutions for Repelling Mosquitoes
Recent rains are WONDERFUL for our gardens and landscapes, but they also […]
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Protect Garden-Friendly Creatures
On occasion, we hear new gardeners (kids and adults) being fearful of […]
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Easy to Grow, Happy in Your Home – Zinnias!
As a young girl, I loved going out into the garden and […]
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Memorable Gift Ideas for Mom
We’re thankful that many of you come to Gill’s to look for […]
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COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Health and Safety Practices: If you’re feeling sick, please do not […]
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Plant Texas Natives to Support Wildlife
Choosing Texas native plants provides you with a beautiful, resilient landscape, and […]
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What’s Eating My Food Garden? 3 Bad Bugs, 1 Solution
These three insect groups are or will be the source of many […]
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Fun and Festive Virtual Gatherings
Family holidays, like Easter this Sunday, are different this year. BUT, special […]
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