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Monthly Garden Guides

Video Tips

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

Caterpillar Alert!

March 28, 2019

I have had several customers bring me Tussock Moth Caterpillars they found […]

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No Sun Needed for Instant Feel Good in the Garden!

March 21, 2019

As the spring equinox arrives, I’m wondering if Mr. Sunshine is ever […]

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Beneficial Bugs to Safely Eliminate Pests!

March 14, 2019

Spring is here again, and as plants and flowers wake up, so […]

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Spring Break Project: Gardening with Kids!

March 7, 2019

We’ve met so many kids over the years (as young as 10 […]

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Staff Picks: Barbara’s Mangave

February 21, 2019

Mangave, a hybrid of the Agave and Manfreda, is a beautiful and […]

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New Organic Potting Soil for 2019!

February 14, 2019

We are now pleased to offer Nature’s Creation Organic Potting Soil with […]

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Monthly Garden Guides

February 6, 2019

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Debbie’s Backyard Bounty

January 30, 2019

It’s harvest time around my house and I have to admit the […]

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What Does Xeriscape Mean to You?

January 23, 2019

What does Xeriscape mean to you? Cactus and rocks? Yes, it could […]

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Looking Sharp for Spring!

January 17, 2019

Each year in January and February, I give my pre-spring “Get Ready […]

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Plants, The Perfect Rx For Clean Air!

January 9, 2019

There are a wide variety of pollutants released in your home by […]

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Gulf Muhly Grass

Trimming Ornamental Grasses

January 3, 2019

The last week of January to first week of February is the […]

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