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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Garden Talk: Native Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants with Wyatt Page – This Saturday, 9/28!
Garden talks are back! Are you considering planting more natives that thrive […]
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Time to Fertilize + Medina Day at Gill’s!
Fall is here and it’s time to fertilize lawns, trees, and blooming […]
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Kicking Off Fall 2024 Events & Talks at Gill’s!
We’re gearing up for lots of fun talks and events this Fall, […]
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The Gill’s Guide to Fall Veggie Gardening
The slow, soaking rains this week followed by slightly cooler temps make for […]
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Top 7 Gardening Must-Do’s for September 2024
Fall planting season is here!! September is the best time to plant […]
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Set the Table for Hummingbirds!
It’s almost that magical time of year again when ruby-throated hummingbirds make […]
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URGENT: Plant Your Tomatoes & Peppers Now!
It sure feels like summer outside, but in order for fall tomatoes […]
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Greenhouse Discovery in the Wilds of New Mexico
There really is something to being a creature of habit. Oftentimes James […]
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Top 6 Gardening Must Do’s for August 2024
Temperatures may not feel like it yet, but it’s time to start […]
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3 of Our Fav Nativars!
What’s a nativar? Simply put, it’s a plant that has been cultivated […]
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