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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How to Fuel Your Hungry Hummingbirds
If you spend any time outdoors and have anything blooming red, there’s […]
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Organic Gardening Tips: Feed Your Soil First
“Organic gardening” is a broad term that in its simplest form means […]
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It’s Time For Fall Tomatoes!
Tomatoes are by far the most sought-after fruit in the country, and […]
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Indoor Gardening: EZ as a ZZ!
While there’s plenty of prep to be done outside, why not add […]
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Coming Soon… Food To Grow!
We’re all ready to start our edible gardens. Early veggies & herbs […]
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Creating Spaces To Gather, Have Fun, Relax & Retreat!
At Gill’s, we spend our days designing private gardens, courtyards, backyards – […]
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Top 5 Must Do’s for August
August is the homestretch to that next great planting season…Fall! So, no […]
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Comfort for Summer: Shade Cloth!
Looking for some summer relief? Shade cloth easily reduces air temperatures and […]
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Weird and Wild Conversation Plants at Gill’s!
Are you looking for a conversation plant? Something out of the ordinary? […]
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Come Relax in The Nursery!
Be Inspired! Take a stroll around our garden, enjoy the sounds of […]
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Summer Bugs: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Webbing on tree bark, white stuff on plants, & what’s cutting circles […]
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Unique Port A History: The Farley Boat Planters
On Mother’s Day, James and I got up before the sun to […]
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