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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

Garden Design

October 26, 2017

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Veggies, Fruits, & Herbs

October 20, 2017

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Oak Tree Caterpillars (October, 2017)

October 19, 2017

Oak Tree Caterpillars Be on the look-out for oak tree caterpillars in […]

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Tips for Preserving Herbs

October 19, 2017

“Many herbs are easily preserved by drying, and hold their flavor well […]

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Watch Out for Sod Webworms in Lawns

October 12, 2017

Have you noticed little white moths flying in the grass as you […]

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Our Staff is What You Like Best!

October 12, 2017

Back in May, we invited you to tell us what you like most about Gill’s. Of the 405 responses, 294 said that what you like most is our people!

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Top Five Tips for a Beautiful Fall Lawn

October 5, 2017

1.      Fertilize in Fall. It’s great to fertilize in spring, and again early […]

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Best Timing For Popular Fall Veggies

September 28, 2017

September It’s not  too late to get your squash, cucumber and beans […]

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Boston Beautiful!

September 21, 2017

For years I’ve requested an APLD (Assoc. of Professional Landscape Designers) Conference […]

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Nasturtiums – Super Pretty & Easy! (Yummy too!)

September 12, 2017

It’s always fun and rewarding to find those plants that take care […]

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It’s Time to Fertilize for Fall

September 12, 2017

Anytime between mid-September to mid-November is prime time to fertilize the lawn, […]

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Hummer Update!

September 6, 2017

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a local gardener shared these words […]

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