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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 Tips Library

March 7, 2017

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How Do I Revive My March Lawn?

March 2, 2017

The 2 days of freezing weather did not help our lawns at […]

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Fertilize Your Citrus Now!

February 22, 2017

January-February is prime time to fertilize your citrus plants. We recommend Espoma Citrus-tone for […]

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A Few of My Favorite Things

February 22, 2017

You may recall Julie Andrew’s favorite things in The Sound of Music: […]

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Growing Fresh Food – Part III

February 9, 2017

Growing Fresh Food Part I, Part II Photos from Debbie’s Last Fall […]

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Growing Fresh Food – Part II

February 2, 2017

Growing Fresh Food – Part I So now that you’ve done all […]

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Growing Fresh Food – Pt. 1

January 26, 2017

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Freeze Alert

January 6, 2017

We’re getting our first freeze tonight. It shouldn’t be too bad, but […]

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Why Won’t My Weed Killer Work?

January 4, 2017

One day you look outside at your lawn and BAM, you notice […]

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Meyer Lemons For Friends & Neighbors!

December 27, 2016

(Citrus × meyeri, the Meyer lemon, is a citrus fruit native to China thought to be a cross between […]

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Gill Holiday Guide

December 8, 2016

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Winter Weather Freeze Protection

December 8, 2016

We’re having a cold spell tonight, but it’s not too much of […]

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