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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

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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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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Why Is There Mold On My Citrus?

December 26, 2018

It’s the time of year we are scurrying around the garden, picking […]

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Quick Weed Clean-up Before The Guests Arrive!

December 20, 2018

A friend texted me this week-end and asked how she can get […]

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Flowering Cabbage & Kale, Another Winter Treasure!

December 13, 2018

Spectacular is the best word for Flowering Cabbage & Kale, with its […]

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Succulents – Our Winter Surprise!

December 13, 2018

Just when you think things are going monochromatic for the winter, a […]

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Living Christmas Trees

December 6, 2018

There are some great alternatives to cut Christmas trees. Norfolk Island Pines […]

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All About Poinsettias!

December 6, 2018

How to Care for Your Poinsettias Place the plant in an area […]

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