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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

Got Spring Fever?

February 10, 2016

Beautiful weather; makes us want to get out and do yard work, […]

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Fruit Trees & Citrus In Your Own Backyard!

February 4, 2016

Fruit trees such as peaches, plums and avocados are easy to grow […]

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Fertilize Your Citrus in February!

January 28, 2016

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

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Vietnam, A Visual & Culinary Feast!

January 28, 2016

During the holidays, I made an exciting trek to Vietnam to visit […]

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Growing Veggies In Containers

January 28, 2016

Not everyone has a large area in the backyard to garden, but […]

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Get ready to garden!

January 21, 2016

It’s time to start planting your spring garden. This week we will […]

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Free soil testing for Nueces County Homeowners is back!

January 21, 2016

The City of Corpus Christi and Texas Agrilife Extension have joined together for […]

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Pre-Spring Do’s and Don’ts

January 14, 2016

Pre Spring tips…do now & save time later! Do Apply Pre-emergents Amaze […]

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Nature’s Blend: Our Secret Ingredient for a Happy Lawn

January 7, 2016

This time of year your lawn might not be looking so great. […]

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January Do’s and Don’ts:

January 7, 2016

Do: Sharpen your Garden Tools – mower blades, pruning clippers, loppers, etc. […]

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Our 2016 Gardening Resolutions!

January 4, 2016
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Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners

December 17, 2015

Do you have a gardener in your family that you just don’t […]

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