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Gardening Blog Archive

Watch Out for These 3 Summer Lawn Pests

July 16, 2020

In the past few weeks, lots of customers have been bringing us […]

Saharan Dust – Bad for Your Plants?

July 2, 2020

From 10,000 to 5000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was wet, green, […]

Summer Garden Transition – Keep Something Growing!

June 25, 2020

It’s transition time for South Texas backyard farmers. It’s good to remove […]

Pro Tips for Potting Plants

June 18, 2020

The Potting Shed is up and running at Gill’s, so we thought […]

Crucial Watering Tips for South Texas Summer

June 11, 2020

Summer heat is here, and proper watering is crucial for good plant […]

Effective Natural Solutions for Repelling Mosquitoes

June 4, 2020

Recent rains are WONDERFUL for our gardens and landscapes, but they also […]

Protect Garden-Friendly Creatures

May 21, 2020

On occasion, we hear new gardeners (kids and adults) being fearful of […]

Easy to Grow, Happy in Your Home – Zinnias!

May 14, 2020

As a young girl, I loved going out into the garden and […]

Memorable Gift Ideas for Mom

May 7, 2020

We’re thankful that many of you come to Gill’s to look for […]

COVID-19 Update

April 29, 2020

COVID-19 Health and Safety Practices: If you’re feeling sick, please do not […]

Plant Texas Natives to Support Wildlife

April 23, 2020

Choosing Texas native plants provides you with a beautiful, resilient landscape, and […]

What’s Eating My Food Garden? 3 Bad Bugs, 1 Solution

April 16, 2020

These three insect groups are or will be the source of many […]

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