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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

Impatiens Update for Fall

August 31, 2017

Impatiens have been a favorite fall, winter, early spring blooming plant, but […]

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Help For Your Storm-Damaged Landscape

August 31, 2017

Plants have thrived through hurricanes and worse for around 500 million years. […]

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Garden Guide: Tomato Varieties

August 30, 2017

This guide describes the tomatoes we carry, number of days to harvest […]

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Livestock Water Tank Turned Garden Trough!

August 24, 2017
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New! Grape Tomato ‘Ruby Crush’

August 23, 2017

We are excited about a new tomato variety arriving at our store […]

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Weather Alert: Steps You Can Take Now to Avoid Possible Flooding

August 22, 2017

We are likely to get some rain starting Thursday from this tropical […]

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How to Check for Chinch Bugs

August 17, 2017

Brown, dry looking lawn? Check for Chinch bugs.

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Why Botanical Interests is Our Favorite Seed Company

August 16, 2017

Over the years we have tried different seed companies and have found […]

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Zinnias For Fun!

August 10, 2017

Plant Zinnias with your kids or grandkids, (or just for you!)

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Summer Watering 101

August 10, 2017

“I can’t possibly water enough. This summer must be hotter than last […]

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Green Up & Enrich Your August Lawn & Plants!

August 3, 2017
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Bee Food!

August 3, 2017

Dennis Gray with the Coastal Bend Beekeeper’s Association reminded us this week […]

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